Career questions tagged extracurriculars
Should I focus on academics or extracurricular activities?
I will start a one year graduate program this fall. I am also active as a volunteer and leader in several organizations that match my interests and later career goals. If my academic responsibilities and my responsibilities due to my positions in these organizations conflict, can it make sense to let my grades slip slightly to keep performing well in volunteer positions that might help secure jobs and connections that are relevant for my later career? Or should I prioritize keeping my grades up? #college #extracurriculars #studying #grades #volunteer #jobs
What college extracurriculars should I focus on?
I'm starting college in the fall and am wondering what type of extracurriculars I should do. I'm aware of the many types that my school offers but I want to know how my time would be best spent as a pre-med student. I will of course do what I find enjoyable but I also want to know of any extracurriculars that strengthen my resume. #pre-med #college-advice #extracurriculars #time-management
How much extracurricular work is too much?
Graduate classes + a (mandatory) internship + a job = Too much? My graduate program requires me to work an internship. My financial situation requires me to work another job. But after the homework, the interning, and the work days -- will I miss out on school organizations, meetings, conferences, and lectures? How do I know that I'll have enough time for everything? How do I manage my time appropriately? I want to make a grad school network -- but what if I'm too busy doing everything outside of school? #extracurriculars #worried #internship #job #workstudy #organization #timemanagement
Advice for extracurricular activities?
I am going to a four-year college in the fall, and I want to participate in extracurricular activities. I know it will look better on my college resume, and possibly open up the door for more scholarships However, I have panic disorder and am not very good around large groups of people. I am not a very athletic person, but I am good at art. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! #college #art #extracurriculars #scholarships
What are some of the extracurrciulars I should have on my resume for competitive schools and medical schools?
I'm kind of confused on which extracurriculars to join that will make my resume look good for competitive schools and medical schools in general. Are there any specific must-haves I should have like NHS? What are some of the extra ones that will also look good? #extracurriculars #student-clubs #resume-building #resume-writing
Are there any particular clubs that would be beneficial post-college?
I'm curious if there are any specific fields of clubs anyone would recommend that might help me post-college. I'm talking about non-frats, since my transfer college doesn't offer those. #extracurriculars #student-clubs #college #post-college
How time consuming are Extracurricular activities in college?
High school activities are often a big commitment. For someone in college for engineering will it be too much? #extracurriculars #time-management
Is it too late to be involved in extracurricular activities HS Junior Year?
I remember when I was just an upcoming freshman at my high school and I was eager to get involved with my school and the community around me. However... I'm getting more and more stressed out on one area where colleges/universities like to see in their applications: extracurriculars. I haven't been doing any extracurriculars, such as participating in clubs or doing volunteer work for almost 2 years. Right now I'm in the middle of my Sophomore year of high school and I feel I should've taken earlier action, and to think it would be weird to just participate in something all of a sudden in the middle of the school year when I should've just done so in the beginning. The thing is that I have been so caught up with my academics that I hardly considered time to do the activities I am passionate about or to even find out on more things that I could be interested in. I've also looked at the application process of the schools I want to get into and by the looks of it, it seems pretty complicating. My dream school is to go to UC Irvine but other schools are definitely worth considering. I just want to at least get into the UCs but the competitiveness is something I'm not ready to endure yet. #college-admissions #extracurriculars #uci
How do I make sure that my academic and extracurricular life are well-balanced?
I am in my first year of college and trying to figure out the right balance for my involvement with clubs and academics. What is a good level of involvement that I should try to achieve? #extracurriculars
How does volunteering help you get into college?
At what level would volunteer hours help you get into college? people did a lot of volunteer works, but I don't know how do that would help you get into college. what information do people get from the volunteer works? #college #volunteerhours #collegeadives #collegeadministration #volunteering #extracurriculars #college-admissions #college-advice
How do I effectively balance my classes, extra-curricular activities, and new life as a freshman in college?
I plan on going into college optimistically, as I wish to make the most of my new path in life. However, starting an entirely new life in unfamiliar territory away from home, I wonder if there is a certain mindset or routine I could use to adapt to my new situation. I plan on taking rigorous classes pertaining to mathematics and computer science, while at the same time getting involved with new sports and volunteering opportunities regarding tutoring around campus. If I plan on getting immediately active, is there a way I can effectively balance the activities I want to do with the classes I will have to do without sacrificing sleep and sanity? #extracurriculars #work-life-balance
How involved should I be in college?
I’m going to be graduating high school very soon and then entering college. I want to be able to be involved in college, but I want to know when too much is too much. #highschoolsenior #college #extracurriculars
How much do extracurricular activities matter?
I am a junior in high school and have a strong work ethic for academics, but I am not athletically or musicially talented. I am in swimming and in orchestra, but I am not the best at those activities. Will it effect my chance to become successful in life? #extracurriculars
What kind of activities could I expect going into college?
I usually have a lot of spare time on my hands and would like to spend it doing fun things. #extracurriculars #college
Do extracurriculars really matter in high school and does it look better to take college classes rather than AP courses?
My school does not offer many extracurriculars and does not have any AP classes but there are college classes provided. #college #high-school-classes #classes #extracurriculars #high-school
What are some good ways to make connections and get ahead while still in college?
Also, how can I land an internship in college and what year of college is best to complete one? What other things should I do in college to give me a more competitive edge for jobs when I graduate? #jobs #internships #extracurriculars #graduation #college #networking
How important are extracurriculars to grad school?
In high school, extracurricular clubs and activities are a big part of college applications. When applying for grad school, is this the same way? Or do grad schools just look for consistently high grades? #grades #extracurriculars #grad #graduate-school ##gradschool #graduateschool #undergraduate #student-clubs
How should I go about getting involved on my campus?
I transferred into my current university halfway through my freshman year. I'm a junior now and I still struggle to find clubs and activities on campus that I can get involved in; any tips for a shy guy trying to get involved on campus? #college #introvert #extracurriculars
Do CSU's look at your extracirricular activites?
I have frequently heard that California state schools like Calpoly do not view your Extracurricular activities and they only view your academic achievements. Is this true or is that just a myth? #csu #california #college #extracurriculars #college-admissions
What's the best way to approach clubs in college?
I'm a senior looking to decide how and what kind of clubs, I want to approach and join next year. #college #college-bound #extracurriculars #college-recruiting #student-clubs
How do I manage time effectively?
I am a junior in high school and one skill that i need to grasp is time management. I am a person who is always hyperactive but I also get distracted a lot and I want to know what it takes to manage my time more effectively. I ask this because I still need to learn how to finish my schoolwork on time but also still want to participate in many activities. I want to learn time management skills so that I can take more time out of my day to do other activities. I believe that time management skills will also help me in the long run so I believe that making a habit of these skills will be better if I start early! #management #higher-education #students #time-management #extracurriculars #personal-development
Is volunteering a lot enough to make me stand out when applying to colleges?
I am homeschooled, so I don't have very many extracurricular activity opportunities. I do volunteer a lot, usually 150-200 hours a year. Will that be enough to make me stand out when I apply to colleges, or no? Thanks! #college #business #education #higher-education #volunteering #extracurriculars #community-service
What are things outside of school considered extra curricular?
Other than volunteering, what's another way I can get extra curriculars outside of school? #school #extracurriculars #high-school-classes
What extracurricular activity should college student do to help build their Resume?
My dream job as a child is to be in hospitality industry, so I am asking to get some point of idea to help me get in that field. #business #extracurriculars #job-application
Should high school students be focused on doing extracurricular activities based off of what they would want to major in college?
I have a friend who really wants to become a doctor, and almost all her extracurricular activities are tied around medicine. She did a medical program in Harvard, volunteers at a hospital, etc. Would she have a better chance of getting in somewhere because she knows what she wants and is doing activities based around it? I'm halfway through the tenth grade and still don't know what I want to pursue. How will this affect students that apply in an increasingly competitive race to be admitted into a well-rounded university? #career #university #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path #volunteering #extracurriculars #university-applications
Where can a person go to learn cryptography and ciphers?
I am interested in making a hobby out of these two things and I am wondering where exactly I can go to acquire such skills? If anyone knows anything on this subject it would be much appreciated for any pointers in the right direction! #extracurriculars #hobbies #cryptography #ciphers
What are some good extracurriculars to commit to?
I know that I need to start on something from now to spice up my university applications but there are a few problems. First of all, my parents are on a very limited budget so I need to be able to do something that isn't too expensive. Second, sports aren't my thing so the obvious answer is out. If anyone here could help me out that would be great. #high-school #extracurriculars #university-applications
What are some extra curricular activites that look impressive on a college application?
I'm a sophomore in high school and have been focusing on building up my extra curricular or activities so I have a good list when I start applying for college and I want it to look impressive so they can see that I'm all around good student and not just academically. #college-applications #academic-advising #extracurriculars #community-service
Does the admissions office care more about GPA or extracurriculars? Can someone with an average GPA still be admitted into a fantastic school?
How much does GPA matter for competitive colleges? How should I write a good admissions essay? #psychology #college-major #graduate-school #college-admissions #college-advice #extracurriculars #admissions #college-transfer
Is ROP or Academic Decathlon Team awesome for colleges?
Hey there! So I'm a freshman in highschool right now and I'm planning on joining the Academic Decathlon Team during the Spring. I'm really eager to join because I just adore academic competitions. Do you think this will give me a boost for college since I'm not on a sports team or band? I'm also planning on starting off-campus ROP Medical Careers classes, but I don't if this will help with college and if they will care. #college #doctor #medicine #medicine-education #extracurriculars #highschool #academics #rop
I need help with my extracuricular activities!
Okay so highschool has started and I'm not apart of anything. I'm not in band, orchestra, sports team, theater or anything else. Club rush is coming up and I'm planning on joining a few clubs and being on the academic decathlon team. But, I feel like if I only join clubs in highschool the next four years then I'll suffer on my college applications. I don't enjoy sports at all and I don't play an instrument. I don't know what to do because I feel so lost and confused. Another concern that I have is that I feel like I'm behind compared to others. Like if I only join clubs and another person I'm competing against is on a sports team, in band, and apart clubs then they have a better chance in getting into a good school. #college #sports #school #college-admissions #extracurriculars #high-school-classes
Will it look bad on my transcript if I take PE instead of a sport?
Hey there! So I'm going to be a freshman in highschool and I wanted to know if not being apart of a team is gonna make me look lazy or seem like I'm not a hardworker when applying for colleges. Most of my friends are on a team, but I just thought that it's just not for me. #college #sports #school #high-school #extracurriculars #physical-education
What extracuricular activities/volunteering should I do in Highschool?
Hey there! So, I'm going to become a freshman in a few days and I'm really lost on what I should do with my extracuricular activities/volunteering. I'm not apart of a sports team because I do not enjoy sports like others. And I'm not apart of a program (AVID, Theater, Sport Teams, etc.). What I do know although is that I really want to join clubs such as the Red Cross Club, UNICEF, National Honors Society, etc. I also want to join the Academic Decathlon Team as well. I'm also planning on making my own club my sophomore year called Education is Not A Crime Club. I am also joining ROP Medical Classes offered at our school. But, I still feel like I'm not doing enough. I had a 4.0 GPA in both years of middle school with 3 honors classes (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science). I am also enrolled in Honors Language Arts, Spanish 2 Honors, and Biology Honors my Freshman year. Any tips on what I should do? #college #teacher #high-school #extracurriculars #student-clubs
How easy is it to pursue extracurriculars while double-majoring?
Considering a double major. Considering. As a person double-majoring, do you have time for anything else? #college-major #majors #college-majors #double-major #extracurriculars #choosing-a-major
How do you write a good resume when you lack job experience?
I'm going into my first year of college, but I have only had a month-long internship as actual job experience, and I'd like to apply for more internships as soon as possible. I have done volunteer work and extracurricular activities, but I'm not sure how to format them within a resume to show my strengths. #internships #resume-writing #extracurriculars #volunteerism
With a busy after school schedule what are some things that stand out in college applications that are not school affiliated?
It's a well known fact that colleges look for many extracurricular activities while viewing an individual's application. At my school I am involved with the drama club and due to the intense schedule of productions, whenever I have free time in the year it is at an awkward time (only December, May, and June) and I cannot easily join clubs I had no affiliation with before. Seeing as I want to stand out on applications but cannot necessarily participate in clubs I want to, what sort of other activities also stick out to colleges? #college #extracurriculars #admissions #application #clubs
While in college, is it possible to balance a social life, extra-curricular activities (such as student government), a part-time job AND maintain a 4.0 GPA? Or is a 4.0 even a realistic goal?
In high school, I am pretty involved my various activities (NHS, sports, job, youth group, music, etc.), but still manage to keep a 4.0 GPA. A few of my friends who are currently in college, who had a 4.0 in high school, talk about how difficult to keep even a 3.8, much less 4.0. #college #college-jobs #social-media #extracurriculars #gpa
Is it worth choosing a choosing a college with a lower-quality degree program because it has extracurriculars a school with a higher-quality degree program does not?
I'm looking at schools with good engineering programs because that is my intended major. However, extracurriculars like choral and theatrical groups are highly important to me as well. Is it worth forgoing a school like MIT just because MIT's extracurriclars are lacking? #extracurriculars #college-choice
What activities should undergraduate students do to get into medical school?
What classes, extracurriculars, internships, jobs, etc. would you recommend an undergraduate student do to improve their chances of getting into medical school? Are there any things that students should avoid doing? I'm going to be attending Washington University in St. Louis in the fall as an undergraduate student, so I have one of the best medical schools at my fingertips. Advice? #medicine #graduate-school #graduate #resume #medical-school #undergraduate #extracurriculars #activities
What type of activities and internships should I do in college?
What type of extracurricular activities and internships should I do in college that will help me in pursuing a career in accounting and finance? I am certain in doing volunteer work, because I enjoy helping others. However, I also want to take on the opportunity to do activities that will help me get a better grip and idea on what it is like have a career in accounting and finance. #college #finance #university #accounting #internship #extracurriculars
What extracurricular experiences (beyond academics) do you believe were most beneficial in helping you prepare for and enter medical school?
I plan to apply for medical schools within the next 2 years and am curious as to what has been most helpful for others (in their personal opinion) to gain acceptance. I often hear that while grades and honors are important, there are many other things that admissions committees look for in an applicant. As a psychology student, I also wonder if extracurriculars will be even more important for me as I don't have as strong of a biology/chemistry background. #medicine #physician #medicine-school #extracurriculars #admissions #application #academic
When attending college are your professors easily accessible to get extra help?
What if a topic doesn't come easy? Can extra time be set up with a professor? #college #nursing #professor #extracurriculars
What are some ways to stand out during college applications?
I'm a high school freshman, and I want to know what are some things I should get involved in. Especially, if I'm planning to major in Pharmacy. #college #pharmacy #pharmacists #extracurriculars
How many clubs, internships, and work study programs is too much?
I am attending the University of Washington this upcoming fall and will be majoring in biochemistry. My goal is to get accepted into med school in the future which obviously requires many extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Currently, I am signed up for work study, I plan to get involved with at least 2 science-based clubs (maybe even become coordinator or president of those clubs), and do volunteer work on the side at the local hospital. Is jumping in head-first the right thing to do? Should I ease back on everything? If so, will my med school application be less desirable if so have less going on during my undergraduate? Thank you to whoever can help me! #internships #medical-school #undergraduate #college-applications #extracurriculars
Do companies care about extracurricular activities job candidates participated in in college?
I was just wondering how important college extracurricular activities are when companies are hiring. Some students only have time to participate in one or two activities, if even that many, but some participate in multiple activities. #college #resume #hiring #extracurriculars #job-interview #student-activities
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What can I do in my spare time to help me stand out from my peers in the college admissions process?
This questions was asked by a young lady who hopes to be attending college in the fall of 2017. How can we prepare her for the college application process? #sports #college-admissions #college-bound #volunteering #college-advice #extracurriculars #volunteer
Are extra curricular's required on a college application to get in?
I am in 9th grade and I have heard that college applications need extra curricular's. At the moment I am doing none and I need to know if I should get into some so that I can get into a college I prefer. #college #college-applications #extracurriculars
If I want to be a marine biologist, what activities should I do during high school?
I am not sure if I want to be a marine biologist but I might. I think it could be a fun job, and I could learn a lot about rare animals. If I want to be a marine biologist is there anything that I need to start doing now in high school to be prepared for college? #science #marine-biology #extracurriculars #marine
What is the path to get from high school to becoming a Judge?
What are some of the paths to getting from beginning of high school to becoming a judge? I know there are many types of judges, so please specify what type you're referring to in your answer. What types of extracurriculars are useful? Thank you in advance! #career-paths #extracurriculars #legal