Service

Many of the health related experiences described above are also forms of service.  However, a commitment to service can be demonstrated by non-health related activities as well, such as:

• Tutoring
• Serving as a resident assistant in a dormitory
• Lab assisting
• Community and church related service activities
• College service organizations and projects such as Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers/Sisters, among others. 

It is important to remember that service to others should be something you enjoy, and a continuing commitment. 

Leadership skills

Leadership skills are difficult to quantify.  Leaders:

• Perform well in groups by contributing and helping others contribute, not by taking center stage
• Are sportsmanlike on athletic teams – you don’t need to be the captain
• Cooperate, assist others, and encourage participation of all members in lab or class project groups
• Interact on research projects to ensure productivity of the whole research team.
• Participate in class rather than remaining quietly anonymous.