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Having outlined my activities and preparing to write descriptions of each, it's time to come up with a plan for a little challenge I thought I might face. 2 years into university, I converted from one major religion to another. Throughout my time studying, I have significant activities with each (started a sports league, university organizations, volunteerism, experience abroad, event planning, teaching, etc.). None of my experience with either has been of the preaching/ministry type. I feel like seeing activities with one religious tag and then activities with another might come across as a red flag (though with the dates, they may be able to deduce what happened).
I didn't want to start any trouble/touch on any emotions, but I suppose I will be outright in that I converted from Christianity to Islam. The specifics matter because another one of my significant experiences was through competitive cheerleading (years of competing myself, plus volunteerism and employment) but now that I wear a scarf, new people are usually very much surprised when I tell them this -- not in a judgmental way, but just that it's unexpected.
How should I present this to avoid a big red flag? Should I outright add a note in my first activity in the second category along the lines of "During the summer between second and third year..." or?
Please, any suggestions. As I mentioned, I do not wish for any theological arguments or hard feelings. Thank you!
Having outlined my activities and preparing to write descriptions of each, it's time to come up with a plan for a little challenge I thought I might face. 2 years into university, I converted from one major religion to another. Throughout my time studying, I have significant activities with each (started a sports league, university organizations, volunteerism, experience abroad, event planning, teaching, etc.). None of my experience with either has been of the preaching/ministry type. I feel like seeing activities with one religious tag and then activities with another might come across as a red flag (though with the dates, they may be able to deduce what happened).
I didn't want to start any trouble/touch on any emotions, but I suppose I will be outright in that I converted from Christianity to Islam. The specifics matter because another one of my significant experiences was through competitive cheerleading (years of competing myself, plus volunteerism and employment) but now that I wear a scarf, new people are usually very much surprised when I tell them this -- not in a judgmental way, but just that it's unexpected.
How should I present this to avoid a big red flag? Should I outright add a note in my first activity in the second category along the lines of "During the summer between second and third year..." or?
Please, any suggestions. As I mentioned, I do not wish for any theological arguments or hard feelings. Thank you!