3. Extracurricular Activities
The importance of a student's Grade Point Average (
) cannot be understated. This measure of a student's
performance is an important factor when he or
decides to apply to a university. It is,
, not the only consideration. One of the most
factors universities look at is the student's extracurricular
. Extracurricular activities are simply the work students do
his or her academic studies. These activities can
joining campus groups or clubs; community involvement, organizing
participating in social or politically-themed events, or fundraising
a cause important to that student. Extracurricular activities
many forms, and are important to achieving the
's academic goals.
One of the easiest ways to
involved in extracurricular activities is to simply join
campus club. There are many clubs on campus
might interest students. To find a list of
clubs your high school or college has to
, go to the Associated Student Union, a student
organization, to ask for a list. Additionally, nearly
department has a club associated with it. For
, the Psychology Department probably has a psychology club.
Engineering Department will also have a club or
. The same goes for Math and English Departments,
there are many more available to choose from.
involvement is another good way to show university
your extracurricular activities. There are countless volunteer opportunities
can engage in, which help both the community
the student. Working with the homeless, or disabled
of the community looks good on a college
. Getting politically involved with a cause or a
political candidate can also show university officials your
to improving your life, and the lives of
. The more a student is involved in extracurricular
, the better.
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