Extracurricular ActivitiesThursday, December 8, 2014

Warm-Up What types of things do you

like to do in your free time? (Answer in paragraph format) ~ 5 min.

Objective SWBAT evaluate which

activities and events would be most beneficial to their individualized college experience.

Extracurricular Activities Read the short article entitled “How to

Pick Extracurricular Activities in College”

Review the list of clubs, sports, organizations, and activities offered at Harvard University.

Complete the tasks listed on the next page. You will turn in one paper for your group

of 3-4 students and one paper for your individual reflection.

Group and Individual Assignment

Group Assignment

Using the sample student provided list out 3-5 activities that the student should be involved in over their first two years of college. Write one paragraph explaining why the student should select the listed activities.

~ 10 min.

Complete the above activity based on your individualized interest. Your paragraph will be collected at the end of class. ~ 15 min.

Sample Student Sallie Mae is attending a 4

year university 3 hours away from home. Though she is close to home, she doesn’t know anyone else who attends the school. In high school she was a B student and participated in the Art Club and Student Council (ASB). She is hoping to major in Spanish with a minor in art. What types of extracurricular activities might round out her resume?