Knitting and Crochet as AMCAS Activity

[StudyLover17]

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[ciestar]

It is a legitimate hobby. I had music and SCUBA on mine and nobody questioned it. Include it if you have space!

 

[StudyLover17]

It is a legitimate hobby. I had music and SCUBA on mine and nobody questioned it. Include it if you have space!

Thank you and congrats on your acceptance!

 

[MedScat]

I put it on mine! I was even asked about it at a few interviews. One of my interviewers spouse was a big crocheter so it helped us connect. Also, think about donating some of your stuff! I donated some blankets and began a whole blanket donation collection following that. It's a great way to continue your hobby while also helping others.

 

[RaspberrySlushy]

Include it! You’ve put a lot of time into it! I had a similar length of time on creative writing as a hobby and I was asked about it at every interview and it made for a fun thing to talk about that was outside of the typical questions. It gives some flavor and from what you described, shows long-term commitment to improving your skills and developing new proficiency.

 

[timephone]

Absolutely include it, it's a no-brainer. You want your application to express your personality and humanity. I think a lot of applicants probably do themselves a disservice by not including these personal details.

 

[TypeADissection]

By all means, feel free to include anything that you think might be relevant and interesting in the hobbies section. Sounds like in your case you can back this up. You’d be surprised how often people put stuff down and then when I ask them to expound during the interview, it becomes very apparent that they’re lying. That’s bad.

 

[Catalystik]

I would like to list this hobby on my AMCAS application, but I am concerned it may look silly

It won't look silly. You've developed a mastery of your craft achieved by very few.

 

[raiderette]

My best interviews always asked about my hobbies and work experience. It gives people ways to make connections and for you to talk about something with confidence.