VMCAS - Extracurricular and Community Activities

[VelcroSky]

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I was just wondering what kinds of things you all are listing in the extracurricular and community activities section on VMCAS. I realize that things like volunteering and clubs go here, but it also says to list hobbies which makes me wonder. What kinds of hobbies will you put?

Thanks.

 

[pressmom]

I've done some work in mixed-media art, so I put that in there as a hobby. I also put that I used to play tennis as a hobby before I was in a car accident.

So I'd say put in recreational sports--like that church softball league you might play in or even if you're a big runner or something--plus anything like photography, cooking, songwriting...anything like that, which you do seriously enough to answer questions about in your interview.

 

[kate_g]

So I'd say put in recreational sports--like that church softball league you might play in or even if you're a big runner or something--plus anything like photography, cooking, songwriting...anything like that, which you do seriously enough to answer questions about in your interview.

Agreed. I've trained in martial arts for quite a while, so I put that. I did not put things I used to do a lot but gave up years ago, like dance which I quit after high school, because I thought it would just sound kinda lame to include those.

 

[jfitzpatri8]

I put dog training and agility, quilting, horseback riding, reading. Think that's it. I also put my volunteering for 4-H dog obedience and my annual Relay for Life involvement.

I actually got asked about my quilting. One of my interviewer's wives quilts, and he knew quite a bit about it.


Jenn

 

[JIKJen124]

To echo what others have said, I put my work with Habitat, all my undergrad student government type work, cooking, skiing, and probably some other stuff I'm forgetting.

 

[VelcroSky]

Thanks, this has been helpful!