A resume is a way to create your own personal branding. This is a crucial part of your application process that gives the first impression as to who you are. Lived experience helps shape who we are and guide us towards a focused direction of interests.
Summer programs are a fun way to explore your interest and curiosity in ways you can’t do in the school year. By exploring your curiosities, you are able to gain clarity about what you are wanting to pursue in your future university years.
Attending a summer program shows initiative. Universities want to see prospective students that are driven and engaged in the world. A summer program shows that you go over and beyond in comparison to a student who is not attending a summer program.
Choosing community service shows altruism and community engagement. Taking summer classes demonstrates your college readiness. Internships give you practical job skills to set you ahead on your career path. You can’t go wrong!
It’s a highly competitive market for students. Recent grads can no longer rely only on a strong academic GPA. You can stand out in the field by highlighting your lived experience within your interests. Even if your interests still aren’t clear, it shows the commitment to discovering more about yourself and an open mind to exploring a topic.
A domestic or abroad program demonstrates that you have experienced something outside of your comfort zone. It shows you are willing to take that step to the next level of growth and transformation towards becoming a well-rounded individual.
A summer program brings life to your resume. Experience in combination with academic achievement will help you stand out amongst applicants and gives you an advantage towards future success.
Here at ACA, we understand that choosing an ideal career and/or major can be a process of trial and error. We encourage our students to determine their own ideal path through real-world experience. You get a bit of everything; university experience, work experience, social engagement, and fun!
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