Career questions tagged extracurriculars
What kind of extracurriculars and projects should I work on if I want to build firmware for space?
I'm a university second year computer science student in Seattle. I'm super interested in embedded systems and firmware and would love to work on systems used by space agencies on their missions. What kind of extracurriculars and projects should I work on to help me build the skills to move towards my goal?
What is the best way to get community service hours for transfer resumes?
I'm looking to transfer to UT Austin and I was told I need to get some community service hours for my transfer resume, I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands but I was thinking I could do some volunteering during the summer
What are some extracurriculars, pertaining to medicine/research, that would make me stand out to top colleges?
For context, I am currently a junior in high school and looking to apply for universities soon. Right now, I am a member of NHS, HOSA, Student Council, FCA, and FCCLA. I have a passion project where I have a team of 6 peers where we word together to gather unexpired, usable medical supplies from clinics/hospitals to distribute to low income areas in my city, as well as host fundraisers and drives for these supplies. This summer, I will spend three days a week at Washington University working (unpaid) at a Rheumatology lab and two days a week shadowing a doctor. I am also a state representative for a student-led nonprofit organization that teaches youth about the importance of CPR. I have worked two summers as a life guard and winters as a ski instructor. Is this enough for top colleges, and if not, how can I really strengthen my application extracurricular wise?
What extracurriculars look good on college applications for engineering?
What extracurriculars pair well with an engineering major for college? I have trouble searching for relevant extracurriculars, since my high school does not offer many opportunities pertaining to my goals. I am already involved in robotics and science competitions, but what are some other things that would look good on my college application?
What is the key to success in getting into veterinary school? How do you handle the high demanding work load with extracurriculars? What is best to prioritize when trying to become a high qualified applicant?
I am an incoming college freshman, studying biochemistry. I want to set myself up for success in both undergraduate school as well as veterinary school. #spring26
What should I focus on more for my college applications: Internships or Extracurriculars ?
I am a 17 year old junior, and I am about to head into my senior year, and I know that internships are very helpful for gaining experience and showing professional development, which colleges sometimes use to determine admission and scholarships; but I also know that extracurriculars help showcase who you are and they help tell your story better, which colleges like using when viewing your overall application through holistic review. So, I am not sure which to pursue more.
How do I balance GPA, extracurriculars, and clinical experience as a pre-med student #Spring26
I’m currently a high school senior planning to go to college on a pre-med track. I’m really interested in science, especially biology and anatomy, and I’ve done well in those classes. I’m trying to understand how to best prepare for medical school early on, including what I should focus on during my first year of college. I’m also curious about how to balance academics with gaining clinical experience and extracurriculars. I plan on attending a college that has a medical school/ hospital attached to its name, and is also right across campus
How Do I Make Myself Stand Out in a Competitive Field?
How do I make myself stand out as an aspiring aerospace engineer and astronaut? The field is one of the most competitive and I really want to make my mark in my university and career as someone who took intiative and showed interest in their field. I know clubs, extracurriculars and programs are a good start, but I really want to do and be more.
How can I balance my extracurriculars and academics without burning out?
I'm an IB student spending 16 hours/week volunteering, 2 hours/week doing sports and trying to get good grades! I need advice on managing all of this.
As a college freshman, what classes, extracurriculars, and experiences should I focus on early to stay on track for medical school and a future career in anesthesiology #Spring26?
I am a college freshman at Louisiana State University (LSU) on a pre-med track with the goal of becoming an anesthesiologist. I am focused on building a strong foundation early and making the most of opportunities at LSU and in the surrounding medical community. I am especially interested in gaining clinical experience, getting involved in research, and choosing meaningful extracurriculars that will strengthen my medical school application. I would appreciate advice on what I should prioritize during my freshman year to stay on track and stand out as a future applicant.
If you could redo college what would be your first step?
What specific classes and extracurriculars world you take? Best study tips？
Does being involved with clubs or organizations during college make your college experience better #Spring26?
I'm a high school senior who's been admitted to a 4-year university for the fall of 2026!
What careers would you recommend for a student like me?
is a 10th grader is in the IB program is in IB Computer Science, pre-IB physics and french, and IB math AA plans on taking IB business management mother had a career in finance father has a career in IT has taken AP World- passed with a 3, is in APUSH has a gpa of 4.42 is on her 3rd year of aau volleyball has about 70 hours of community hours got a 1310 on PSAT-10 got a 1010 on SAT in 8th grade has gotten straight A's since middle school is interested in teaching, finance, baking, and design is open to medical fields that don't include dealing with patients often got a recognition award from college board due to her PSAT score got a 6 on her AICE general english class 9th grade was part of NJHS and is part of NHS was part of high school's dance team for a year and a half likes baking likes law/criminal shows such as criminal minds, ncis, law and order (svu)
How do you balance taking advantage of opportunities in college without overcommitting yourself?
Throughout high school I consistently overcommitted myself to a plethora of diverse activities like robotics, marching band, and theater. How do I help ensure I'm able to prioritize personal health and success at a university that has such abundant oppurtunity?
What should I be doing to increase my chances for getting accepted into college as class of 2027 ?
Hello, I have a 3.3 GPA and a 20 ACT. I have done theater all years of highschool and am a Thespian who is also going to ITF. I have been a lifeguard for 4 years. I have a marketing internship that I got in the middle of junior year and I run and manage social media for 2 businesses that are under the same manager. I still have one more trimester before applying to college and I plan to apply early action for all colleges. These are the colleges I am applying to: PBA, UTAMPA, FAU, USF, UMIAMI. I am very worried because my ACT score is very low, but if the school is test optional I will not be submitting my score. I am wondering what I can do to better my chances and make sure I get into these colleges and maybe get scholarships too. I plan to major in marketing and minor in theater only if I get scholarship money for it, if I don't get scholarship money I will minor in advertising and social media. I have taken all the theater classes my school offers, along with many honors classes and these AP classes: APUSH (C), AP Psych (A), AP LANG (A), AP CHEM (D), and I plan to take AP Stats, another AP English, and APES. I also am taking Marketing and plan to take sports and entertainment marketing next year.
How can I better balance academics, extracurriculars, and personal life?
I am a 10th grader In High School and I hear people say they get exhausted trying to balance their learning with personal life but I want to find a way.
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader who's interested in sports.
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader who's interested in sports.
What would I put as my resume as a 10th grader, who's interested in business management.?
What would I put as my resume as a 10th grader, who's interested in business management.
What can I put on my resume as 10th grader who is interested in business.?
What can I put on my resume as 10th grader who is interested in business.
how to make a resume as a 10th grader interested in being a therapist ?
how to make a resume as a 10th grader interested in being a therapist?#
What would a 10th grader who is interested in music and technology put on their resume?
What would a 10th grader who is interested in music and technology put on their resume?
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader interested in going to college for medicine ?
What would I put on my resume as a 10th grader interested in going to college for medicine?
As an incoming college freshman, what are the most important connections that I should make, both in and out of the class to help me towards getting involved ?
Specifically for STEM majors, and just clubs
How can students effectively talk about leadership experience in clubs during interviews in a way that actually stands out to recruiters?
I’ve held multiple leadership roles in student organizations and want to better communicate my impact rather than just listing responsibilities. Any tips on framing or storytelling would be helpful.
Which college clubs and programs provide the best opportunities for a student planing to enter the healthcare field? Specifically in Radiology.
I am currently planning on attending Texas State and earning a bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy. To get into the Radiation Therapy program I need to be involved in extracurriculars so I am trying to broaden my resume.
What things should I do in high school to impress colleges
Also which schools should I be looking into.
How to let colleges know that I am avaliable and eligible?
I am in grade nine wanting to know what colleges or universities look for in students.
what are some extracurricular that i can benefit from if im going to the political science field ?
what are some extracurricular that i can benefit from if im going to the political science field
How should I decide what career path to follow with job market changing.
I am a Junior in High school, how should I prepare myself looking at different college majors, and how should I look at stable job? I do alot of out activities outside school and I want to make it align with my major and future career.
What should I do in high school that colleges will like I am not athletic and I come from a low income family. Also, how many community service hours are ideal for colleges? (I am a highschool freshman.) (My dream jobs are to be a pediatrician or neurosurgeon.)
What should I do in high school that colleges will like? I am not athletic and I come from a low income family. Also, how many community service hours are ideal for colleges? (I am a highschool freshman.) (My dream jobs are to be a pediatrician or neurosurgeon.)