Extra-Curricular Activities
Here are some programs to consider and get involved with to build up your credentials!

Syracuse University Internship Program (SUIP)
Organizes information on local and national internships in a wide variety of fields.

Center For Public and Community Service (CPCS)
Offers placement information and listings of voulnteer opportunites in many areas.

Students Offering Services (SOS) plans, coordinates and implements projects that make a difference in the Syracuse Community. SOS is not religiously affiliated.

Syracuse University Abroad (SUAbroad) provides opportunities for study and internships in several foreign countries. Opportunities exist to study abroad for a year,semester,or summer.

Center for Career Services (CCS) offers help in a number of ways: workshops in resume writing, interview techniques, and networking. Also, if you change your mind about your career, CCS can facilitate your search for employment.

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.