Hobbies and Extracurricular Activities

You may be wondering how to give yourself an edge and make yourself stand out when it comes to speaking with college representatives. One thing that always makes a lasting impression is the ability of some students to talk about a really interesting and unusual hobby or extracurricular activity. However, this can be especially challenging for students who don’t live close to a big urban area, where there's typically a greater variety of opportunities.

You don't have to be limited when it comes to developing a special skill or talent, but you might have to use your imagination a little. And you should get started right away! While it’s never too late to start a new activity for personal enrichment (and that is important), you should work on resume-enhancing activities all through your high school years.

This year you may want to consider becoming active in a club, sport or hobby that leaves a big impression with interviewers. Remember, they’ve talked to lots of students in their years. Need some ideas? You don’t have to live in the Big Apple for some of these:

• Writing music
• Writing a play
• Making household products at home
• Designing a car of the future
• Beekeeping
• Podcasting
• Photographing wildlife
• Clay animation
• Creating a comic book

The list goes on and on! Feel free to share your own interesting hobby.