Passion Project

Passion Project: What It Really Means

Don’t do a passion project. Do something you're actually passionate about.
Go make a difference, interesting.
Do LESS but intentional
Do What You’re Genuinely Passionate About: The goal isn’t to impress—it’s to express. Focus on meaningful work that reflects you. This is how you stand out.

Key Ideas to Remember

• Be Real:
  This is about you, not about trying to impress colleges.

• It Doesn’t Have to Match Your Major:
  Your project can be in any area—what matters is that you care about it.

• Do Less, But Do It Well:
  Focus on one thing, and make it strong and meaningful. Quality over quantity.

• Make an Impact:
  Use your interests to give back or help others in some way.

• Ask Yourself "Why?":
  Be clear about why this matters to you. That’s what makes it powerful.

What Makes a Great Project?

• It says something about who you are

• It’s not performative—don’t fake it for a resume

• It’s intentional, not random

• It connects passion + purpose

Example Formula:

Your Skill/Interest + Helping Others = Real Impact

List ideas here

Consider combining volunteer hours + project (different than just making a game or App)

Project goal is to use your passion (making) + giving back to community = making impact

Timeframe- figureout

• Before Japan- decide idea, set up plan

• August- implement plan

• Plan for junior year