You’ll still be juggling your extracurriculars… but maybe in a new way.
In a recent discussion, when asked about the role of extracurriculars in evaluating pandemic applicants, a college admission dean quipped, “Doing nothing isn’t an option.”
We couldn’t agree more!
For some students, doing something means helping keep their household running: watching younger siblings or aging grandparents while their parents are at work, making meals, or working to help supplement family income. But many students are fortunate to have had minimal disruptions to their way of life. Now, I’m not minimizing the loss of time with friends, cancellations of athletics and clubs, and increased anxiety about the future. Those are certainly real!
But we’ve found that the students that are thriving in this time have adopted the outlook that in loss there is opportunity. They are taking control of an uncontrollable situation through action. Doing what, you ask? Here are a few ideas:
Adopt a grandparent. Our seniors are suffering from the same isolation that you are!
Volunteer at your local food pantry. The pandemic has only exacerbated food insecurity for many.
Get out the vote. Or make phone calls for your favorite politician.
Help out at a local community garden or adopt a nature trail for upkeep.
Get involved in crowdsourcing. Lots of researchers rely on community volunteers.
Tutor a neighborhood kid who is struggling.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg! Still stumped as to what to do, give us a call! We’re here to help!