{"id":1926,"date":"2020-08-19T12:27:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-19T12:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unirely.com\/blog\/?p=1926"},"modified":"2025-05-24T10:58:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T10:58:02","slug":"importance-of-extracurricular-activities-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.unirely.com\/blog\/importance-of-extracurricular-activities-in-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Importance of Extracurricular Activities in Canada for Indian Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

While evaluating college applications, admissions officers are looking at different things from grades and test scores to essays and extracurricular activities in Canada. These extracurricular activities are one of the most important factors that college considers. Completing these activities means you are going above and beyond your school requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Extracurriculars and Work Experience<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Any candidate with well-rounded experiences is bound to have a better chance of being accepted into the top universities in Canada than one who does not. These universities know that students who can juggle a variety of priorities while earning good grades at the same time are engaged and involved in the world around them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thus, keep in mind to expose yourself to as many real-world experiences as you can, from playing sports, practising music, volunteering, interning, the list really does go on!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Conveying the message<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You will usually be able to convey information about all the activities you have indulged in over the years through platforms like the Admission Information Form (AIF), Personal Profile Form or Statement of Purpose (SOP).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember to quantify your extra-curricular activities and work experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s say you play Basketball; the universities will want to know details such as:<\/span><\/p>\n