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Re: Useless Degree? (uni/college posters please!) - October 28th 2013, 09:25 AM

Thanks guys for the answers.

As to what Traci said, I've thought about going to law as it does interest me but getting into law school in Canada is ridiculously hard (3.7/3.8 GPA and 160+ LSAT). I don't know how to compete with that.

As to what Mayray said, I've also noticed that extracurricular activities (volunteering/internship/international) count for more than what we think. My prof the other day said that employers now look for a more 'holistic' person instead of brains. With that said, do you think:

Volunteering abroad for 4 months in Sierra Leone (teaching English/hospital work)
Volunteering abroad for 1 month in India (general volunteer work)
Studying 10 months abroad in Madrid (University)

is a good portfolio for an international studies student? Should I aim for something else?

Thanks guys.


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