Does this count as extracurricular?

[annieluvv]

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I took a few pass/no pass "classes" run by students at my university but they were more service-oriented than actual classes. These "classes" are actually entirely separate from our course catalog (it's the Decal program for people who're familiar with Berkeley).

For example, in one program I assisted people with disabilities in yoga and that was literally all I did. Would this count as extracurricular? If not, can I highlight this experience in some way other than mentioning it in the personal statement? I did a search on the board and couldn't find anything relevant--sorry if this has been addressed before! Thanks!

 

[aSagacious]

I think you'd be fine listing this EC on your application since applicants who receive course credit for independent research do.

 

[sliceofbread136]

I took a few pass/no pass "classes" run by students at my university but they were more service-oriented than actual classes. These "classes" are actually entirely separate from our course catalog (it's the Decal program for people who're familiar with Berkeley).

For example, in one program I assisted people with disabilities in yoga and that was literally all I did. Would this count as extracurricular? If not, can I highlight this experience in some way other than mentioning it in the personal statement? I did a search on the board and couldn't find anything relevant--sorry if this has been addressed before! Thanks!

This would count.

 

[Catalystik]

I took a few pass/no pass "classes" run by students at my university but they were more service-oriented than actual classes. These "classes" are actually entirely separate from our course catalog (it's the Decal program for people who're familiar with Berkeley).

For example, in one program I assisted people with disabilities in yoga and that was literally all I did. Would this count as extracurricular? If not, can I highlight this experience in some way other than mentioning it in the personal statement? I did a search on the board and couldn't find anything relevant--sorry if this has been addressed before! Thanks!

You can list it. I suggest using the Other category if you want to describe what you did.

 

[LizzyM]

The section you are thinking of is called "experience". It can include things that you did for credit (so technically, not "extra-curricular") such as research for credit or recurring community service in a homeless shelter as a requirement for a sociology class.

 

[annieluvv]

Thanks for the advice everyone! Glad I can still list it somewhere!