It is a great idea to get involved in activities out of the academic arena. It gives you a chance to experiment with other fields of study/interest and you can have fun in the process. By becoming engaged in extracurricular activities it also allows you to gain new skills, knowledge, and increase your sense of self-worth. Not only does it benefit you, but it can also help you be more competitive when you are applying for a job or university.
You can become involved with clubs such as the Boy's & Girl's Club where they have different kind of activities you can be part of. If that is not your thing, you can also try joining a sport at school or outside of school. Being part of a sport promotes discipline, exercise and team work--things that will most likely come in handy for job and school applications. Another way you can get involved is by becoming a volunteer at an organization. There are many volunteer opportunities for different interests. For example, you can volunteer at a hospital, a child care helping with kids or even a dog shelter. Anything you decide to be a part of will definitely teach you something new, you will gain new skills, and will demonstrate your level of dedication and responsibility.
After middle school and high school, it is also a super great idea to keep being part of something you like while attending college. At California State University of Los Angeles you can even try to get involved with Choices CAMP! As you may already know, the goal of this organization is to educate students about sexual health through entertainment. You can also take part in a course on Participatory Action Research: Health Promotion in Adolescence. The course works closely with Choices CAMP and teaches you about conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, and priceless experience going to schools to teach students about health education.
Check out this video of Jennifer Lopez a successful Latina woman that was positively influenced by being part of an organization. Be GREAT, reach your full potential by getting involved and staying a happy healthy teen :)
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