Hello,
I have gotten the impression that volunteer work is an important factor in getting accepted to medical school, however, I have unusual circumstances. I am a recovering addict. I attend a twelve step program and do service work for this fellowship. This is a big part of my life and who I am. It takes up a large amount of my time. (At least 3 nights a week,usually more) The service work I do includes visiting jails, prisons, and treatment facilities. So here's my question. Is this something I should keep to myself? To me, this is a strong point, but I am afraid others won't see it that way. I also don't know how I would explain what I am doing with my time if I didn't mention it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have gotten the impression that volunteer work is an important factor in getting accepted to medical school, however, I have unusual circumstances. I am a recovering addict. I attend a twelve step program and do service work for this fellowship. This is a big part of my life and who I am. It takes up a large amount of my time. (At least 3 nights a week,usually more) The service work I do includes visiting jails, prisons, and treatment facilities. So here's my question. Is this something I should keep to myself? To me, this is a strong point, but I am afraid others won't see it that way. I also don't know how I would explain what I am doing with my time if I didn't mention it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.