Hi everyone, I'm a rising junior and I've been struggling to think of extracurricular activities to do this year. I'm interested in a bunch of subjects, but I can't seem to narrow it down. Would anyone be willing to share examples of the extracurricular activities they've been involved in throughout high school? Thanks!
Absolutely, I'd be happy to share some examples!
1. Academic Clubs: These are clubs that revolve around a specific academic interest such as math, science, writing, history, or foreign languages. Examples include the Math Club, Science Olympiad, History Bowl, or the French Club. In these clubs, you might participate in competitions, collaborate on group projects, or simply discuss and explore your shared interests.
2. Service Clubs: These are clubs whose main goal is to provide service to the community. Examples would be Key Club, Rotary, or Habitat for Humanity. It could also be something less formal, like a group of students who volunteer at a local food bank or animal shelter on weekends.
3. Sports: Participating in a school sports team or a local club team shows teamwork, leadership, and dedication. In addition, intramural sports are also great avenues as they show collaboration and interest in a less competitive setting.
4. Arts: Whether you're into visual, performing, or literary arts, there are usually opportunities to get involved. You could join theater productions, choir, band, or the art club.
5. Leadership Roles: Holding a leadership role in any club or team shows colleges you're responsible and capable of leading a group. This could be a position such as club president, team captain, or editing chief of the student newspaper.
6. Research or Internships: If you're interested in a specific career field, finding an internship or conducting research in that area can certainly boost your application.
7. Entrepreneurship: Do you have a business idea? Starting your own business, even if it's small, can show creativity, resourcefulness, and a lot of other valuable skills.
8. Part-time Job: Even something as simple as a part-time job can be considered valuable. Holding down a job can demonstrate responsibility, time management, and maturity.
9. Tutoring: Tutoring younger students in a subject you excel at can be a valuable experience.
Keep in mind that quality is more important than quantity when it comes to extracurriculars. It's more impactful to be deeply involved in a few activities rather than vaguely involved in many. Good luck!
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