{"id":12158,"date":"2018-09-20T15:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-20T22:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/?p=12158"},"modified":"2018-09-20T15:00:43","modified_gmt":"2018-09-20T22:00:43","slug":"resumes-appear-to-be-more-considerable-with-extracurricular-activities-not-always-the-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sjcctimes.com\/es\/12158\/opinion\/resumes-appear-to-be-more-considerable-with-extracurricular-activities-not-always-the-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Resumes appear to be more considerable with Extracurricular Activities Not always the case."},"content":{"rendered":"

Extracurricular\u00a0activities are important at the college level for many reasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Opportunities to meet new people with common interests and being closely involved with activities you enjoy comes with joining an organized club.\u00a0Building authentic connections with those of similar views and backgrounds\u00a0can give you the chance to make<\/span> a difference at your college. <\/span><\/p>\n

The importance and even the desire to partake in extracurricular activities is felt among us, unfortunately\u00a0<\/span>for some of us<\/span>\u00a0the truth is we do not have the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Between attending<\/span> school full time, working full-time jobs, working when we<\/span> are doing homework<\/span> and personal projects that must get done during any and all downtime, there are just not enough hours in the day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those\u00a0who\u00a0do have the extra hours in the day to give, the will to take part in anything extra often comes entirely from the idea that applications \u2014 college\u00a0or job-related<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u2014\u00a0are less\u00a0worthy than those\u00a0applications which are filled with personal service to clubs, organizations, and rela<\/span>ted extracurricular activities<\/span><\/p>\n

The method of this idea has got to <\/span>stop being imposed on students<\/span><\/p>\n

We are encouraged to put a resume together in high school. A time period in most young adults\u2019 lives when the responsibilities and priorities boil down to getting through high school. Not necessarily gainin<\/span>g experience in the work force.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is her<\/span>e where the problem originates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Without the experience we fill these resumes with highlights of our high school accomplishments. So long as it has prestigious titles and accomplishments: served as Varsity team captain for three seasons, Madera South Tournament Champion, two-time All-City Defensive Player, first-chair violinist, <\/span>Treasurer for Debate Team, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

We are told that companies, employers, and higher education institutions are impressed solely with feats of the sort. We are encouraged to find what we enjoy, t<\/span>o participate and to volunteer.<\/span><\/p>\n

When pickings are slim or participation is low why hasn\u2019t there been more transparency on the requirements to forming clubs and<\/span> the monetary support the Associated Student Government<\/span> gives<\/span> in return<\/span>? Even just hearing that same level of encouragement and push that goes into joining the clubs and showing up to the club fairs is mu<\/span>ch more than what currently is.<\/span><\/p>\n

The thought that most participants are even participants simply because it\u2019s an unspoken requirement used to impress college and job prospects <\/span>can<\/span> eventually lead to undedicated members of society as they are likely undedicated club members already.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those involved in programs and classes with extended meeting durations, often more than 3 hours, the time that is required to do the assigned work not to mention the time that comes from attending the class weekly and any study time combined leaves <\/span>little room for anything else. <\/span><\/p>\n

More than anything, the time set aside and the challenges faced simply to be a part of these programs cannot be put onto a resume.<\/span><\/p>\n

For some, it has taken time, m<\/span>onths, even years to arrange<\/span> our schedules in line <\/span>with our livelihood, allowing<\/span> the right time <\/span>to attend school not<\/span> as a part-time student either, taking a few classes, or even just one; not to mention those who opt for an online course(s); finding the time to join a club as an active and efficient participant is all the way out of the question.<\/span><\/p>\n

In print, the word dedication is one-dimensional.<\/span><\/p>\n

These resumes don\u2019t get sugar coated with extras and sometimes they don\u2019t need to. There are some programs that are closely connected to the corresponding field of work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many students receive job offers while still attending classes. Many are part of guarantee transfer programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

If there is no immediate incentive or update that can be made to our LinkedIn by doing something \u201cextra,\u201d is it even worth our time? <\/span><\/p>\n

Extracurriculars <\/span>that are rooted in our genuine interests <\/span>are <\/span>pertinent to our self-discovery.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a fact of nature that one makes time for that which is important. It is also a fact that students must tend to their responsibilities\u2014parenting, jobs, current schedule restraints, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Often, thes<\/span>e individuals have begun<\/span> making strides in the direction their career path is headed and their busy lives aren\u2019t in need of any extracurricular activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you just don\u2019t participate because none of the clubs or programs interest you, certainly there\u2019s a cause you believe in or a group \/ representation that isn\u2019t and should be made to our student body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Making time and space for a worthy cause comes from a valuable place. This is why any form of extracurricular adds not only fluff but strength to resumes.<\/span><\/p>\n

No matter the form of participation, adding substance to you<\/span>r<\/span> resume results in a well-rounded individual and candidate.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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