Career questions tagged extracurriculars

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RukaJan 31770 views

Extracurricular ideas for forensic neuroscience?

I have interest in neurological disabilities in crime and how the law should protect those people. Can you give me extracurricular ideas? I'm a junior in high school.

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Active Feb 01
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TanviJan 011572 views

Is it too late to do cs research as a junior in high school?

I am a junior in high school and only recently found out that research with a professor was an extracurricular activity. Since it is already halfway into the year and I am a junior, could I also reach out to a professor and do this or is it too late? I found some paid programs during the summer that do research but take up the entire summer and I would have no time to do other programs. Is there any way to reach out to a professor and ask to do research with them from now or feb/march to until school ends? If there is, how many professors should I be emailing and how should I ask them to do it from now or feb/march to until school ends? Also, are there any requirements/skills that these professors look for in regards to cs research? Thanks a bunch!

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Active Jan 05
location iconTexas
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MaxDec 18, 2024547 views

What are the best extracurriculars to do as a business major?

I want to do something I can start now and be good enough after a year to put onto my college apps.

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Active Jan 16
location iconSan Francisco
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ToreyDec 11, 2024302 views

What high school classes, extracurricular activities , and internships should I look into if I want to be an entrepreneur cosmetologist ?

What high school classes, extracurricular activities , and internships should I look into if I want to be an entrepreneur cosmetologist ?

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Active Dec 15, 2024
location iconHopewell
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RenaDec 05, 2024505 views

Can you still get into a good college without clubs?

I do other extracurriculars outside of school, such as archery, but none of the school clubs interest me. Will this hurt my chances?

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Active Feb 02
location iconHercules
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SarahOct 31, 2024209 views

Do universities care about what school you come from?

Currently, I don't go to a great school and admissions at top schools are quite low, However, I have the choice to change schools for my last 2 years to a better one, but I am a bit hesitant to leave since I am quite comfortable, but I don't want to stay if it makes a big difference. My current school does not give much extracurricular activity choices or any big opportunities that may help and I want to take medicine which I think makes it harder to get into a better university.

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Active Nov 12, 2024
location iconSingapore
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CarolOct 28, 202470 views

What's a technique to look through every valid past activity and achievement to put into a college application? #Fall24

It's helpful to put activities and circumstances outside school into my college app, but I'm wondering about how to determine the validity of my activities and whether I should start from middle school (most active in outside school work) , or freshmen year.

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Active Oct 30, 2024
location iconSan Francisco
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JocelynOct 28, 2024184 views

Does teaching ever get overbearingly boring or feel like a repeat of school after a while, and what are ways to get involved?

I am a Junior in High school who participated in many activities. I do Cross Country, Track, and soon start Wrestling. Other extracurricular activities for me include Robotics, FFA, and involvement in the church as well as hobbies being around pets on our farm and playing musical instruments.

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Active Dec 29, 2024
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VickyOct 28, 2024400 views

I am currently a Junior in high school, I have lots of extracuriculers and I am taking lots of rigorous courses. My grades aren't look the best right now, what should I do ?

I would say I am quite well rounded, as I'm on the tennis team, I have a position on student council, club officer for 2 clubs, volunteer every weekend. I am taking 3 ap classes this year and 1 honor. Sometimes I feel overwhelmed but I want to look good for colleges. But, my grades aren't going well. What should I do?

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Active Nov 20, 2024
location iconSan Francisco
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DavidOct 07, 2024317 views

How will I be able to cope with my academics I just entered college as a freshman and my sponsor decided to stop my institutional sponsorship I don't know what to do is there any I help I can get.?

How will I be able to cope with my academics I just entered college as a freshman and my sponsor decided to stop my institutional sponsorship I don't know what to do is there any I help I can get.

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Active Oct 09, 2024
location iconNew York
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ChristineSep 09, 2024660 views

How do I create connections in the psychology field?

I am currently a high school student who is need of connections for internships and such. I also would like to know any extracurriculars that I could pursue for psychology.

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Active Nov 10, 2024
location iconProsper
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SAug 29, 2024646 views

What to do if I have no APs/Honors/Extracurriculars (a shy homeschooled Junior in HS who wants to pursue either becoming a lawyer or something in the forensic science area)?

I feel very behind and stressed because though I do make good grades, I know that I should have at least a few of these things but I don’t. I know the best way is for me to just do something about it but I’m not sure on how to go about it. I also feel stressed because I’m not 100% for sure which career path I should pursue: law or forensic science. I will take any advice. Do you think that it would be a good idea if I take any APs/Honors next year or will it be too late? I was thinking of taking dual enrollment next year and some CLEP exams this year. And, what extracurriculars should I do as of now, and for my senior year—ones that match the careers i want to do or a variety of different things that interest me? (sorry if i got off topic!!!) Thank you in advance because any help/advice will be appreciated!

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Active Sep 08, 2024
location iconHouston
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AngelinaAug 18, 2024881 views

What are some good passion projects/extracurriculars for someone pursuing a finance major in order to break into investment banking at a T20 college.?

What are some good passion projects/extracurriculars for someone pursuing a finance major in order to break into investment banking at a T20 college. I originally was thinking of being a Math major to pursue a career as a actuary so all my extracurriculars are stem/math related. Incoming high school sophomore Current Extracurriculars: Mock Trial Debate team Technology student association Math club JV tennis Founded feminist/rights club. GPA=4.0UW. GPA=4.14W

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Active Sep 08, 2024
location iconDes Moines
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DanaAug 15, 2024850 views

How to prepare for Physician Assistant (PA) school?

I'm a 2nd year college student and recently decided to pursue a PA path. how can I prepare for applications? - extracurriculars - programs - shadowing - volunteer opportunities I was especially worried about all the direct patient experience I need since I don't know where to start and every opportunity seems to need an additional certificate Thank you in advance!

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Active Aug 16, 2024
location iconSanta Barbara
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IsabelAug 15, 20241120 views

I'm a senior in high school and barely have any extracurricular activities and leadership positions and I want to go to USC, what do I do?

I have a 4.0 GPA and a 4.45 W GPA, however I never really was encouraged or was emphasized the amount of importance extracurricular activities have on a college application until the end of my junior year. My current activities only consist of co-founding a community service club at school with mid-popularity based on reading to children, p.e dance & a year of dance team, and link crew. However, compared to all the others in my grade with amazing test scores, internships, 100+ community service hours, and in honor societies, I feel as if I am not even good enough to apply to USC, which is a great school for my dream career. I'm not sure what to do.

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Active Sep 26, 2024
location iconLong Beach
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CareerVillage Office HoursAug 13, 2024456 views

I am trying to get into Software Engineering and the extracurriculars I have are not related to what I am aspiring to become. Is this bad or is it okay to show this to colleges?

Does it matter if my extracurriculars are different from my chosen major? Will it look bad on my college applications? Note: This question was submitted by a learner anonymously

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Active Aug 14, 2024
location iconPalo Alto
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EshitaJul 10, 2024983 views

How do I make my club at school more active and how do I invite guest speakers to speak about their experiences?

I am apart of the leadership board of my club in school. The club mostly focuses on writing but I don't know how to get people interested in joining. Essentially, when I was given a leadership position, it was practically a dead club. I want to invite guest speakers to speak but I don't know how to start.

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Active Jul 11, 2024
location iconMetairie
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AvaJul 02, 2024718 views

What extracurriculars/community college classes should I take to prepare for 2 different gap years and a Psychology PhD?

Hi there! I am a high school junior starting in August 2024. I intend to take a gap year to experience new cultures/widen my horizons then get my Psychology undergrad, take a gap year to self-reflect and gain research experience, and then return to get my Psychology PhD. The career path I have chosen is a post-secondary Psychology teacher (a psychology professor). What extracurriculars or college classes (community college classes during my next 2 years of high school as well as possibly online during my 1st gap year) would you recommend I participate in? (Some context: I have chosen to do my first gap year in Thailand or Indonesia and my second somewhere in Europe or Asia - the second one is undecided).

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Active Nov 14, 2024
location iconSacramento
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YashikaMay 27, 20241035 views

I am a high school sophomore and have no extracurriculars currently besides 20 community service, I plan on doing SYEP (career skill building work, and you have to research a research question, which I plan on making medical related) this summer and Girls Who Code for skill building on the side for my future resume. I also am secretary of a newspaper club but thats all. Am I on the path for success or is it far too late for me to have enough extracurriculars by the end of junior year Are you guys aware of any medical internships for 15 year olds in NYC? ?

I am in 10th grade, a sophmore, 15 y/o, female, and live in NYC.

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Active Jun 19, 2024
location iconNew York
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IzabelaMay 22, 20241077 views

How can I best prepare myself for working in the world of counseling?

Just graduated high school. Going to major in psychology next academic year in university. I am really interested in counseling and as I continue studying I will be able to figure out how to narrow down what kind of counseling I want my focus to be. I want to be doing things outside of school that will also be helping me to prepare for the counseling world. Any suggestions? Thank you!

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Active May 23, 2024
location iconChicago