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because ultimately my goal is to become a doctor (not a musician).
If anyone is looking for more evidence that the EC race is officially out of control, this post is it.
To preface, I'd like to say that I've heard all the lectures/tirades about how "it's more important to do what you love, etc. etc." And I definitely agree! However, I have A LOT of different interests from high school and I'm starting to realize that I can't pursue ALL of them in college. I'm trying to prioritize what will be most beneficial to me in terms of getting into medical school.
My question is, is it worthwhile to continue my non-medical ECs at the expense of more relevant ECs? For example, I've been playing violin for almost 10 years now. However, continuing it at the university level is a HUGE time commitment and I would have to sacrifice other activities. Instead of practicing and attending rehearsals, I could be volunteering more hours at the hospital, involving myself in another service organization (UNICEF, Red Cross, etc), investing myself more in research, or spending more time studying.
I love playing violin; however, if it's not helping me stand out to medical schools and there are other activities which CAN help me stand out, then I'm willing to sacrifice it--because ultimately my goal is to become a doctor (not a musician).