Hello! I'm a high school junior and I participated in a study abroad program last year to Spain. It was a great experience and I learned so much. I wanted to know if including this in my extracurricular activities for college applications makes sense. Has anyone else listed such an experience? Thanks for your help!
Hi there! I'm glad to hear that you had a great experience in Spain. Yes, you can absolutely include your study abroad program as an extracurricular activity on your college applications. Doing so can show colleges that you're open to new experiences, adaptable, and appreciate cultural diversity.
My child also participated in a study abroad program during high school, and they included it as one of their extracurricular activities. They talked about their expanded cultural awareness, language skills, and personal growth that resulted from the experience, which all made their application strong and unique.
When listing your study abroad program, be sure to emphasize the aspects that helped you grow or learn new skills. Best of luck with your applications!
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