<p>what is meant by "what are your particular contributions to the nonacademic life at your university?"...</p>
<p>my clubs are academicaly affiliated, my research position too...
what kind of things would be nonacedmic contributions? thanks!</p>
<p>Are you involved in political organizations, voter registration, campus crusade for Jerry Springer, student plays, guest DJ at the station, campus hiking club, foosball club, whatever one of a million things students do that have nothing to do with academics. If you only have academics that may tell you something about what they are looking for as an answer to the question. (Psst. They want to see someone with a life outside of the books and test tubes.)</p>
<p>I do have a life outside and it is called a job... I immigrated 4 years ago and its mighty hard to make ends meet and put myself through college. Got a 4.00 too. But as for my impact on campus... What can I say - I sleep 5 hours at best. I doubt that anyone would want to see me in a play with those circles :P
I am also married and 26... ECs of that kind are a luxury for me.</p>
<p>You asked. I answered. Don't shoot the messenger. </p>
<p>Put down the truth. Good luck to you. I hope it works out.</p>
<p>thanks:)
didn't mean to sound harsh...
I was looking into mentoring and tutoring but it is not on campus.</p>
<p>hm.. maybe you can bs and play off of the fact that you're 26 and married. Talk about how you share your life story with kids at your school and give advice etc... yeah it sounds like bs but that's all i can think of.</p>
<p>If you are interested in mentoring/tutoring, you can find local organizations who would love to have your help. Churches, community centers, local schools, etc. I think a college would be very interested in a student who would reach out to make a positive impact on the community (since there are several cases of bad town-gown relations).</p>
<p>I don't know your school or situation, but I would tell it like it is.</p>
<p>I think someone living the immigrant/school/work/marriage combo is making a vital contribution to a college scene. It's a reality check for the kids who don't know what life is about. </p>
<p>When you are working in a group, can you motivate the others in using their time effectively? Do you offer a contrasting point of view in discussions based on your life experience? Are you an example of how hard work and taking advantage of opportunities can lead to success? </p>
<p>I don't think this is BS at all.</p>
<p>I think that your contribution is that you are a role model for the non-traditional student...and that sounds just dandy to me. Play up everything you said in response to Curmudgeon...you're living proof that a non-traditional student can make it...dreams of all types can come true. Truly something to crow about! Hold that head high!</p>
<p>I agree with Sage. Contributions are relative to your point in life. How would they feel if you did all these other things and neglected your family? You be the judge. You're doing the right thing. That's something to be proud of! Props, pls!</p>