<p>So I want to apply to for example Cornell into either CAS/CALS for a Computer Science or Information Science major. I really think this is going to be my career field as i'm way too interested in computers to not to. I also want a taste of other courses and such, that's why I don't plan on applying to the school of engineering. </p>
<p>BUT</p>
<p>The thing is most of my extracurriculars are around music and i've dedicated all my high school career to music. </p>
<p>Now I don't know if this would show bad that I haven't done anything related to technology (other than taking a cisco technology class in school all four years). </p>
<p>Now in the Cornell supplement, it asks me to write an essay why I chose the major I did, and I seriously don't know how to support my interest :(</p>
<p>No, there is no requirement that you have to have done ECs in an area you are interested in. I assume there are reasons why you like the field you are choosing - books you’ve read, people who have influenced you, uses of technology that have inspired and intrigued you. All of those are perfectly adequate reasons to want to pursue a career in your field. An EC is just one possibly way to explore a career interest, but not the only way.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response. Would Cornell take offense that for example I in my spare time use MIT Open Courseware to learn about computers and such? You know jealousy of some sort? Yeah I know its a silly question. </p>
<p>But I try to research about computer and learn about them through MIT OpenCourseWare (introduction to computer science course and etc) or other tech blogs. However I don’t know if that’s really a good way to express it.</p>
<p>That’s a perfectly reasonable way to learn about computers - it shows initiative. I can’t imagine Cornell penalizing someone for taking advantage of a free resource.</p>
<p>as long as you demonstrate why you’re interested in technology, I don’t think it’ll hurt you at all. mentioning the MIT thing would also be great, to show that you’re really dedicated to your field.</p>