<p>Title says it all. As a Christian, I'm very active within it, and have contributed a significant number of hours to youth service/coordinated children's activities/volunteered as an accompanist on the piano for hymn singing. Would it be okay for me to list this as an EC? I know I'm probably being paranoid here, but I frequently hear that religion is a touchy subject... thoughts?</p>
<p>yes it is!</p>
<p>Of course. Don’t think that religion is a “touchy subject;” it’s only a problem if you start preaching in your application.</p>
<p>Thanks guys! If this actually does factor in as an EC, I feel a lot more accomplished now :D</p>
<p>dont get too cocky son</p>
<p>^ Hahaha, I’ll try not to ;)</p>
<p>It definitely counts as an EC. I joined a youth ministry group my senior year and I wrote an essay – one of my best, IMO – on how it helped me become more open-minded. Colleges appreciate interest and dedication of all kinds! Religion is only touchy in applications if you make it that way, ya know? Good luck! :)</p>
<p>a good extracurricular, IMO, is something you do outside of school that you feel passionate about and devote a lot of time to. by what you’re saying, i can tell that you seem to love it, and thus it seems like a phenomenal thing to express on a college app. good luck!</p>