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Extra-Curricular Activities
Currently "hot" words on medical school applications
are extracurricular activities, especially community service.
HPAP students are aware of this because the most frequently
asked question in the office is "How do I get involved
in extracurricular activities, community service and/or research?"
Syracuse
University Internship Program (SUIP)
Organizes information on local and national internships in a wide variety of fields.113 Euclid Avenue.
Center For Public and Community Service (CPCS)
Offers placement information and listings of voulnteer opportunites in many areas. 237 Schine Student Center
Students
Offering Services (SOS) plans, coordinates and implements
projects that make a difference in the Syracuse Community.
SOS is not religiously affiliated. Noble Room, Hendricks Chapel.
Division
of International Programs Abroad (DIPA) provides opportunities
for study and internships in several foreign countries. Opportunities
exist to study abroad for a year, a semester, or for a summer.
106 Walnut Place
Center for Career Services (CCS))
offers help in a number of ways. Among the services are workshops in resume writing,
interview techniques, and networking. You will need to do these things so why not learn to do
them properly. Also, if you change your mind about your career, CCS can facilitate your search for
employment. 235 Schine Student Center.
Nearby hospital volunteer offices
are great places to learn what it's like to work in health care. Students interested in seriously committing
their time(commitment of a certain number of hours will be required) should contact CPCS or SUIP.
Keep up with a hobby If you enjoy sports, get involved in intramural, club or varsity
teams as your schedule permits. If you enjoy music or play an instrument, join one of the many groups
on campus.
Read for pleasure and to improve your skills.
Remember, whatever extracurricular activity you choose to
undertake, you cannot jeopardize your academic standing. Do
not get involved to impress others. Experience what
interests and excites you. It is from these experiences
that you will come away with many valuable lessons, memories,
good personal statements and letters of evaluation.
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