How does one apply their passions to their EC's?

Applying to College
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<p>I am very aware of the fact that colleges do not want a perfect student who has perfect grades, and seemingly perfect EC's. I know that colleges want you to apply your passion into your EC's. And I don't just want to apply my passion into my EC's because of colleges but simply because EC's are easier to do when you actually like doing them. Point, blank, period.</p>

<p>I also believe that while colleges want you to pursue your passions, they want you to try new things. I think you should because "life begins at the end of your comfort zone".</p>

<p>I read in an article that you should be more like a "Mr. (or Ms.) T)". </p>

<p>The article states "Recruiters in both college and the job market are looking for applicants who are “T” shaped. Like the capital letter, it means having breadth in several areas (the horizontal line) and depth in one particular area (the vertical line.)...It may mean playing on the tennis team, singing in the show choir, AND being president of the Art Club, organizing a community art show and winning a drawing competition."</p>

<p>The thing is...I have quite a bit of things that I am passionate about, and I don't even know how I can combine them to pursue something I am truly passionate about. </p>

<p>My interests include:
- photography
- children (especially the less fortunate ones)
- healthcare / medicine</p>

<p>Do I have to choose one (because I love them all)? </p>

<p>Also, how can I volunteer pursuing these interests?</p>

<p>(PS: Sorry about the length of the post.)</p>

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<p>What year are you? What have you specifically done</p>

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<p>Oh, sorry! I knew I was forgetting something! I am a rising sophomore, and I have participated all of these activities during the only year I have been in high school:

  • Students Against Destructive Decisons (SADD)
  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
  • Varsity track
    Yeah, that’s about it.</p>
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<p>You can continue to look around for activities that combine your interests. For example, near here there is a summer camp called “Camp Good Days” for children with cancer or other illnesses/challenges. </p>

<p>There are also summer camps where poor children from the city go to rural areas. There are places which teach literacy to kids and adults who can’t read. There are agencies for refugees and agencies for the hungry and agencies for pretty much everything in between. They are often looking for volunteers even if only for minor chores. Catholic Charities and many other agencies look for volunteers.</p>

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<p>Thank you!</p>