<p>Hi</p>
<p>I'm an engineering student in my first year at Pasadena City College and looking to transfer to UCLA in about two years from now. I've taken only 5 classes (they don't give much priority to new students), but I'm doing good so far. Anyway, I'm trying to get some ideas on where to do some volunteer work because I have done close to zero extracurricular activities. I've tried looking for jobs for the last year or so but have not gotten anything yet. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>hey,</p>
<p>i came from pcc too and have transferred to ucla and will be starting in fall. I wouldnt worry too much about the extra curriculars, try to find good ones. But, if u cant, dont sweat it. most important is gpa, major gpa, personal statement, and major prep classes. Knock these out and the rest will take care of itself.</p>
<p>Go Join AGS</p>
<p>Yeah, AGS, PTK… in AGS, you’re required to do community service and PTK gives you opportunities for volunteer work as well. Since you’re in Pasadena, there should be a number of places to do volunteer work. You’re close enough to Downtown LA that you could find a soup kitchen… call 'em up and say you wanna come in to volunteer.</p>
<p>You could work at the tutoring center at your school if they have one.</p>
<p>I’m probably gonna join AGS this fall. Didn’t have enough units to qualify last semester. I guess for volunteer work I’ll look up some food shelter or something.</p>
<p>^ That seems really nice. Being in Argentina for a month is the kind of thing I’d check off my list.</p>
<p>Shame I could never afford it as a student. Doubt many of us can.</p>