How to Discover Your Passion
High school is a fantastic time to explore your hobbies and interests!
Colleges and universities want to know what inspires you because while grades are important, the ultimate goal is to explore your interests, discover your passions, and make a difference!
Keep reading to learn 4 ways to discover your passion before you graduate from high school.
Take Elective Courses in a Variety of Fields
Elective courses are a great way to try something new. Art, theater, computer science, and music are just a few ways to branch out and learn a different subject.
Who knows — that elective psychology or coding class might turn into a lifelong passion and career.
Serve Others
Whether it’s in your community or across the ocean, serving others is always a great way to not only discover new interests, but also use your talents for the greater good.
Read a book to an elementary school classroom, collect canned goods for a local food bank, or participate in a park cleanup event.
Your counselor can connect you to school and community organizations that are making a difference in your city.
Join an Athletic Team or Club
Athletics are a great way to learn leadership skills, communication, teamwork, and so much more. And bonus points: Your involvement can help you learn about yourself, too!
So whether you’re running bases on the baseball team or swimming laps with the swim club, involvement in athletics is always a good move. (See what we did there?)
Get a Part-Time Job
A part-time job not only helps you gain independence, but can also teach you responsibility, teamwork, and more.
Prioritizing academics is important, but babysitting, tutoring, waiting tables, or even dog walking can help you learn what you like — and what you don’t like — in a potential career.
When it comes to extracurriculars, keep in mind that consistency and quality of passion is more important than the number of activities you’re involved in. So focus on things you’re really interested in and don’t overwhelm yourself with a ton of activities.
Bottom line? You don’t have to participate in every opportunity, but it’s important to demonstrate your interests to colleges and universities — involvement in extracurricular activities is a great way to do just that!
