<p>I'm a rising Sophomore at a large public university in Florida. It's prett solid on academics, but it is also known as a party school (rightfully so). </p>
<p>Anyway, it's been hard to find EC's that really interest me. There is a mock trial team, but I work so I can't give the time commitment required for that. I also joined a political club, but it always ended in people drinking (not for me).</p>
<p>So, I'm asking what people here do for EC's that aren't HUGE time commitments (like traveling). I know EC's won't make your application, but I've heard they can break them.</p>
<p>Basically, I'm asking what are some solid EC's I can put on my application so the area isn't left blank. Since I probably won't find the cure for AIDS, I just want something(s) solid that will look good. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>It doesn't really matter what you do--it just should be something that you enjoy enough that you WANT to be involved in it. Ideally, you should care so much about it that you do something demonstrating intiative and leadership.</p>
<p>In my own experience, I didn't have anything too special as an extracurricular--I worked in several on- and off-campus jobs (everything from research assistance to managing a cafeteria to proctoring exams to walking dogs and babysitting) and volunteered through a campus group and an unpaid internship I organized myself. My gpa was on the high side of the median; my LSAT was on the low side. I think I must have had good recommendations. Net results: of the seven T14 schools I applied to, I got into 3 (waitlisted at 2 others). You don't have to be a superstar, EC-wise, for most places. They just want to know you do SOMETHING outside of the classroom and that you have some intiative.</p>
<p>Anything that shows dedication, leadership, diversity, or community service can't hurt. I tried to become active in clubs and groups that touched upon all my interests. For example, I write for my school's pre-law review, chairman for minorities in pre-law society, president of an honor society, etc. Try and find things that fit into your schedule, because school and grades come first.</p>