Self-Assessment - Interests

Begin by making a list of all of your high school activities and college activities to this point. Don't forget to include community service, part-time or summer jobs, sports, music, religious activities, and extracurricular activities (like Yearbook staff, etc.).

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Now, circle the ones that are most important to you. Are there activities you enjoy so much that you can't imagine life without them? Put a star beside them. Are there activities you think you would enjoy but haven't had the chance to try them? List them here:

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When and how could you test your interest in these areas? Write a realistic plan. (If you don't think it is realistic, talk about the idea(s) with at least two trusted friends or family members. Write down their ideas or insights that can help you test these activities. )

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How do you spend your free time? Write down formal and informal ways. (Ex. baseball practice, watching TV)

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Write a summary description of the things you like to do, ways you like to spend time, and activities you most want to pursue.

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