How do I start extracurriculars?
Here’s how you can find extracurricular opportunities in high school:
- Think about what interests you.
- Ask and investigate.
- Join clubs or organizations at your school.
- Check the social media pages of local organizations.
- Read local newspapers and regional magazines.
Do you really have no extracurriculars?
Do You Really Have No Extracurriculars? The first step is to determine if you actually have zero extracurricular activities. Most students actually have a few, but they just haven’t realized it. Extracurricular activities can be almost anything you’ve done outside of the classroom that doesn’t count for school credit.
How many extracurricular activities should you have for college?
Alternately, a lack of extracurricular activities, may leave colleges wondering how you’ll fit at their institution. A smart strategy for displaying breadth and depth to potential colleges is for a student to focus on two or three extracurricular activities that they can fully commit to but also highlight very different attributes in a student.
What should a sophomore do in high school extracurricular?
Sophomore Year: During sophomore year, students should begin narrowing the focus of their extracurricular activities, focusing their time on the activities most meaningful to them. If there is something a student is extremely passionate about but has no outlet for, they should start a group or organization to support that interest.
Why do some students feel discouraged about doing extracurricular activities?
Some students end up feeling discouraged because they buy into myths about what is and is not a valid activity. Extracurriculars have to be sponsored by your school. Extracurricular activities can be almost anything you are productively dedicated to.