What activity for common app extracurricular essay?

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<p>Hi everyone,
I am writing my short statement on the common app which asks you to expand on one of your extracurricular activities (in about 250 words). I can't decide between two activities to use, though. Any ideas on which would be better?</p>

<p>1) Figure Skating. This is good because I have been doing it for a long time (commitment), but I just don't know if it will be to blah because so many people write about sports; setting goals, confidence, hard work, etc.</p>

<p>2) Volunteering at a local art festival. I would emphasize my love of my community and wanting to continue my city's culture, etc. I do this every year, BUT it is only for one weekend each summer, and on my list of extracurricular activities, I put it near the bottom since I spend so little time doing it. (That list is in order of importance to you). </p>

<p>I feel that the second one would emphasize good values about me, but I am unsure because of the fact that I spend so little time on it compared to my other activities.</p>

<p>Thank you for any input!!</p>

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<p>My personal opinion is to write about the one you are more passionate about. The best writing usually comes from a place of passion. </p>

<p>Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>I think #1</p>

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<h1>1 seems to refect you, and your commitment to it.</h1>

<p>As long as what you write reflects you and your passion for it, it will be unique. If I were a reader, I’d much rather know about your skating than the art festival. Volunteering at a festival is a good thing, but it doesn’t require the level of skill that skating does.</p>