I’ve taken two online courses on Coursera and attended several lectures by eminent scientists related to my intended field of study. I can’t say I’ve taken the knowledge I’ve gained and ‘done’ anything with it, but my experiences with these courses/lectures have definitely shaped my thinking, served as a useful platform for me to delve deeper into particular topics and inspired me to carry out an independent research project. Should I mention these in the extracurriculars section of my application, in my essay, somewhere else, or not at all? For the UC app, can I list these under coursework other than a-g?
I know this might seem trivial, but I’ve put a lot of time and effort into working through these courses and assimilating the knowledge I’ve gained, and I really want that to show through on my application.