Extracurriculars
Significado: Activities and organizations outside of academics, such as clubs, sports, and volunteer work.
Extracurriculars are the non-academic side of college life — clubs, intramural sports, student government, volunteer organizations, performing arts, and more. 'What extracurriculars are you in?' is how students build their social identity and resume. The pressure to have impressive extracurriculars starts in high school for college admissions. Some students overcommit and join everything; others focus on one or two passions. Extracurriculars often matter more for career networking than coursework.
Ejemplos
- Her extracurriculars include debate team, student government, and volunteering. 她的课外活动包括辩论队、学生会和志愿者服务。Sus actividades extracurriculares incluyen el equipo de debate, el consejo de estudiantes y el voluntariado.彼女の課外活動には、ディベートチーム、学生自治会、ボランティアが含まれている。그녀의 과외활동에는 토론 팀, 학생회, 봉사활동이 포함돼 있어.
- I need to get involved in more extracurriculars — my resume is thin. 我需要多参加些课外活动——我的简历太单薄了。Tengo que meterme en más actividades extracurriculares — mi currículum está flojo.もっと課外活動に参加しないと。履歴書が薄いんだ。과외활동에 더 참여해야 해——이력서가 빈약하거든.
- Extracurriculars taught me more leadership skills than any class. 课外活动教给我的领导力技能比任何一门课都多。Las actividades extracurriculares me enseñaron más habilidades de liderazgo que cualquier clase.課外活動のほうが、どの授業よりもリーダーシップスキルを教えてくれた。과외활동이 어떤 수업보다 더 많은 리더십 기술을 가르쳐줬어.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: college, resume, activities
Tono: practical, ambitious
✓ Correcto
- What extracurriculars are you involved in?你参加了哪些课外活动?¿En qué actividades extracurriculares participas?どんな課外活動をしてるの?어떤 과외활동에 참여하고 있어?
- Extracurriculars look great on your resume.课外活动对简历很加分。Las actividades extracurriculares quedan genial en el currículum.課外活動は履歴書の見栄えがいいよ。과외활동은 이력서에 정말 좋아 보여.
✗ Incorrecto
- Quality over quantity — doing too many extracurriculars leads to burnout.质量重于数量——参加太多课外活动会导致倦怠。Calidad antes que cantidad — hacer demasiadas actividades extracurriculares lleva al agotamiento.量より質。課外活動のやりすぎは燃え尽き症候群につながる。양보다 질이 중요하다——과외활동을 너무 많이 하면 번아웃이 온다.
Origen e historia
The American emphasis on well-rounded students through extracurricular activities developed in the early 20th century and intensified with college admissions competition.
Contexto cultural
Era: 1920s–present
Generation: All generations (students)
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions
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