Extracurriculars for Future Chemistry Students

By Glen Loppnow

Extracurricular activities don't make a huge amount of difference in chemistry; they make a huge difference in your life! Learning doesn't only occur in the classroom and you can't turn it on and off like a faucet; learning is something humans are doing continuously. The lessons of leadership, group dynamics, oral and written presentation skills, salesmanship, problem solving, inquiry, task and time management, citizenship and play that you get from extracurricular activities will make you a better, more balanced person. These lessons will also serve you well in any career path you choose.

Having said that, curiosity-based extracurricular activities will do you well in chemistry. Living a curious life will train your mind with a philosophy and a discipline that will serve you well in your future.

Glen Loppnow, Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, and 3M National Teaching Fellow.

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