To Lower_Client1106
Hi there! I'm Steven and I saw your post in the UWC subreddit. I understand if you are feeling this way, but please don't feel bad about yourself. We and the society as a whole often compare everyone, and it seems easy to assume that some people are more accomplished than others. But the truth is, different people have different strengths and different missions, some people discover them early, while others discover them late. The ones with impressive extracurriculars, well they just got it early, and that doesn't make you any less qualified than them. UWC doesn't only value what the applicants have achieve in the past, they also value what you can do in the future. I saw that you're open-minded and are willing to become a better version of yourself, and that's what truly matters. One of UWC's core beliefs and mine is, "There is more in you than you think."
Reflecting on my personal experience, it wasn't that different from ntwana's. I had practically no extracurriculars too, and all the other applicants I met on selection day came from international schools while I didn't, and everyone else was outgoing while I was the only one who was shy and nervous. But UWC isn't looking for someone with a perfect resume, and they don't write people off with just assumptions. Ntwana has already explained this in the best way possible, they're looking for a real person with genuine interests, experiences, and potential. The selection process is less about impressing the national committee, but more about showing them who you are and making that connection. And it's absolutely okay if you are still unsure about a lot of things, because you are already willing to change that.
I hope everything will work out for you! And have a good day!