Extra Curricular + Academic Advice for International [Canadian] Student?

Student Lounge International Students
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>First off I'm not sure if I'm an international student because I've done half my education in California and half in British Columbia. I guess I am anyways.</p>

<p>I used to do a lot of extra curriculars in California [Cupertino:]] and now I'm rushing because it is my junior year and I've realized that not only have I been lagging but also there aren't many competitions or EC's that I know of that is not only Canadian but, even better, internationally recognized.</p>

<p>Also, I feel like I'm just being an average A student. My family have been lucky enough to have worked or attended various Ivy Leagues and Stanford, USC and International Schools but I want to equal that in my own terms and hold on to their achievements. </p>

<p>I've been taking leadership and I have lots of ideas for this year that I will be doing but I'd love to hear from others.</p>

<p>Are there any academic and EC's that makes a student stand out during college admissions?</p>

<p>Enlighten Me:]
Thanks and Good Luck To All Of You!</p>

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<p>First of all, yes, I'm pretty sure you'll be considered international.
I used to live near Cupertino as well (Pleasanton) and now I'm in Canada too hahaha. Being International (+Asian) is tough :(</p>

<p>Truthfully, just do whatever you like. You can definitely find something that stands out in what you already do. Leadership is always good. I don't know what you like to do/want to do, but don't just do it for university. </p>

<p>I'm sure all those legacies will help you out too... D:</p>

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<p>OMG!</p>

<p>That's so cool, a fellow Bay Area-er:]</p>

<p>Thanks for the encouragement.</p>