Does my hobby have to have a purpose? As we've mentioned, we encourage you to use you hobbies in your W&A section. We once advised a client to write about being a "Disney Adult." She was hyper-involved in a club for enthusiasts. It might sound silly—but it’s also compelling, right? In a W&A full of impressive internships, volunteer posts, and shadowing experiences, it was a fun surprise.
Many admissions experts (us included) will tell you that you don’t need to stretch and make your hobby connect with your goals for medical school or your career in medicine. Often, though, there is a natural connection, and if so, you can make it. Our Disney mega-fan was interested in pediatrics, and one could easily see how this cheerful, child-friendly hobby could aid her as a physician.
Either way, there should be a takeaway. What have you gained from having this hobby in your life? What does it say about you? Has being in a five-piece rock band made you better at compromise? Has your love of wild makeup tutorials made you bolder and improved your confidence? Does cooking bring out your detail-orientated or improvisational nature? Has your hobby helped you stay steady when things go haywire?
Beyond how it might aid her in pediatrics, our Disney Adult made it clear that Disney was essentially her yoga practice. This amusing outlet kept her connected to others and was the reason she stayed grounded and a top student when her college went remote during the COVID-19 shutdown. Her hobby helped her during a tumultuous time—and it also helped her stand out among other medical school candidates.
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Many admissions experts (us included) will tell you that you don’t need to stretch and make your hobby connect with your goals for medical school or your career in medicine. Often, though, there is a natural connection, and if so, you can make it. Our Disney mega-fan was interested in pediatrics, and one could easily see how this cheerful, child-friendly hobby could aid her as a physician.
Either way, there should be a takeaway. What have you gained from having this hobby in your life? What does it say about you? Has being in a five-piece rock band made you better at compromise? Has your love of wild makeup tutorials made you bolder and improved your confidence? Does cooking bring out your detail-orientated or improvisational nature? Has your hobby helped you stay steady when things go haywire?
Beyond how it might aid her in pediatrics, our Disney Adult made it clear that Disney was essentially her yoga practice. This amusing outlet kept her connected to others and was the reason she stayed grounded and a top student when her college went remote during the COVID-19 shutdown. Her hobby helped her during a tumultuous time—and it also helped her stand out among other medical school candidates.
Follow us on Instagram or LinkedIn and check out our blog for more medical school school news, trends, and application tips!
