Which extracurriculars to do this summer and how they count for studying abroad
Everyone says extracurriculars make the difference. Summer is the ideal time to focus on them, because you do not have the pressure of school. But you need to know what actually counts for admissions. Top universities no longer look for long lists of activities, but for clear profiles, projects that show initiative and directions that make sense for what you want to study. In this webinar we show you exactly which extracurriculars you can do this summer and how to build a profile that stands out to universities.
- Which types of activities are relevant for the US, UK and Europe, and which no longer impress at all
- Which extracurriculars to do this very summer to help your admission
- How to choose the activities that set you apart and build a clear line in your profile
- How to connect your activities to your essays, your personal story and your application strategy
- BONUS: a free 1:1 session with a mentor for personalized feedback on your profile
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What you'll learn in 60 minutes
Activities by major
Business, Psychology, Law, Architecture, Computer Science, International Relations, Sciences. For each one, what you can start this very summer.
Your first project, no connections
How to launch a personal project, a piece of research or an internship even without connections, with a single well-written email and a simple plan.
Session with a mentor
A free one-on-one session with an Upgrade mentor for personalized feedback on your extracurricular profile.
Who's presenting the webinar
A graduate of the dual bachelor's in politics and economics at Sciences Po Paris and Freie Universität Berlin, now pursuing a master's in communication. She represented Romania at the European Commission in a Youth Policy Dialogue and co-founded a political NGO in Romania.
Insights you can apply right away
Summer projects
Which project, piece of research or internship you can start right now, depending on the field you want to pursue.
For your major
Which activities make sense for Business vs. Law vs. Computer Science. There is no such thing as a universally good activity.
Without connections
How to launch an initiative or land an internship with a single well-written email, even if you do not know anyone in the field.
A coherent story
How to turn a summer passion into a clear line in your profile and connect it to your essays and application strategy.
What students who've been through it say
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