Concurrent Ed.?

International Students
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<p>Hi there! :slight_smile: I’m new to the forums but I have been lurking for a while now. xD</p>

<p>I’m considering applying to a B.A./B.Ed at Queen’s and I was wondering if my EC’s were any good because I’ll have to write “a personal statement of experience”.</p>

<p>Distinctive qualities would be:

  • Came to Canada at age 8 and knew no English; at age 12, I was classified as gifted in English and I still do extremely well in the subject
  • Copy editor on the school newspaper with a very good chance to be editor-in-chief for two consecutive years; I also write articles for every issue
  • I tutor kids in French once a week, and I take additional French lessons
  • I’m co-directing a play that warns against substance abuse
  • Next year, I’m *planning<a href=“key%20word:%20planning”>/i</a> to start a club that promotes awareness of eating disorders. The main premise will be to try and dispel stigmas associated with eating disorders and eventually, I’m planning on inviting a speaker to talk to students about the image issues that adolescents face. Eventually, I’m hoping we’ll branch out into prevention and a more active role in preventing teenagers from developing low self-esteem, etc.</p>

<p>I’m also planning on volunteering at my old middle school, so that’ll be volunteer hours + a good background, I think! </p>

<p>Are these activities/qualities enough or should I get more involved? Keep in mind, I do need an 87% average for this program so I can’t be all over the place either. Thanks!</p>

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<p>My D (an international student) was accepted to this program but admittedly that was 3 years ago; I don’t know if it’s more competitive now or if her being an international made a difference but her e.c’s were much less interesting than yours. She did write a personal statement explaining why she wanted to be a teacher. I think what you have done and are planning to do is more than enough.</p>