成功申请奖学金三点建议

文章作者 100test 发表时间 2007:12:13 16:41:48
来源 100Test.Com百考试题网

一、经常参加志愿活动

- VOLUNTEERING: Im often asked if volunteering "really" helps you win a scholarship. I will not go so far as to say that it will "guarantee" you of winning, but it CAN and DOES help. Generally, along with academic achievement and/or financial need, scholarship judges are looking for well-rounded students: students who are active in their community and school, students who are "good citizens" and generally,the kind of person who may just make a difference to our world. Volunteering is one way of showing that you ARE that kind of person.But dont volunteer ONLY to have something to write on a scholarship (or college) application. Volunteer because you really DO want to help make a difference in our world. Volunteer to help people, to make new friends, to do something different from your everyday life, to try something new.

Volunteering has many benefits besides giving you something to write about on a college or scholarship application... Volunteering can be placed on your resume or a job application, it can help you "network" and meet people who may be of help in your chosen area of study, you DO
make new friends, and you DO make a difference, however small or large,in our world.

For college freshman who are away from home for the first time,volunteering can be a great way to get to know your new community and meet people outside of your dormitory and classrooms.

For high school students who arent very sure about what they would like to study, volunteering can be a great way to explore different job markets. For example, volunteering at a hospital or school can help you decide if you want a career in medicine or education.

Elections are coming up, and many people are running for office... if you have an interest in politics or even business, volunteering at a campaign office can be quite a learning experience :) The American Red Cross is always looking for volunteers, with winter c

[1] [2] [3] [4] 下一页