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I want to reference activities that are outside of my profession, and I've been using the word "extracurriculars" to describe them, but it occurs to me that curriculum is academic, not professional. What's the best substitute?
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I want to reference activities that are outside of my profession, and I've been using the word "extracurriculars" to describe them, but it occurs to me that curriculum is academic, not professional. What's the best substitute?
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asked May 28 at 21:29
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Leisure activities? Amateur interests? I suspect the very reason for saying "extracurricular" is to give a veneer of academic legitimacy to what are essentially hobbies, intellectual passions, or forms of civic participation. If they are genuinely interests in adjacent professions or fields, you could coin the phrase "interprofessional interests", but the extra precision in meaning is outweighed by the unfamiliarity of the term.
– Steve
May 28 at 22:06
'life' outside work
– lbf
May 28 at 22:13
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You can use extracurricular in a figurative sense. Very few people won't be able to make the leap with you.
– Robusto
May 28 at 22:26
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Extracurricular is not confined to academia. It is also used in other areas, such as for work. It's frequently used on resumes.
– Jason Bassford
May 29 at 4:17
I'm with Jason on this, but if you're not comfortable using it this way, try enrichment activities or for enrichment or as a hobby. Example: I'm going to try a new enrichment activity this semester -- I've been invited to play quartets on Sundays.
– aparente001
May 29 at 5:42
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I want to reference activities that are outside of my profession, and I've been using the word "extracurriculars" to describe them, but it occurs to me that curriculum is academic, not professional. What's the best substitute?
single-word-requests
asked May 28 at 21:29
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I want to reference activities that are outside of my profession, and I've been using the word "extracurriculars" to describe them, but it occurs to me that curriculum is academic, not professional. What's the best substitute?
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Leisure activities? Amateur interests? I suspect the very reason for saying "extracurricular" is to give a veneer of academic legitimacy to what are essentially hobbies, intellectual passions, or forms of civic participation. If they are genuinely interests in adjacent professions or fields, you could coin the phrase "interprofessional interests", but the extra precision in meaning is outweighed by the unfamiliarity of the term.
– Steve
May 28 at 22:06
'life' outside work
– lbf
May 28 at 22:13
5
You can use extracurricular in a figurative sense. Very few people won't be able to make the leap with you.
– Robusto
May 28 at 22:26
2
Extracurricular is not confined to academia. It is also used in other areas, such as for work. It's frequently used on resumes.
– Jason Bassford
May 29 at 4:17
I'm with Jason on this, but if you're not comfortable using it this way, try enrichment activities or for enrichment or as a hobby. Example: I'm going to try a new enrichment activity this semester -- I've been invited to play quartets on Sundays.
– aparente001
May 29 at 5:42
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Leisure activities? Amateur interests? I suspect the very reason for saying "extracurricular" is to give a veneer of academic legitimacy to what are essentially hobbies, intellectual passions, or forms of civic participation. If they are genuinely interests in adjacent professions or fields, you could coin the phrase "interprofessional interests", but the extra precision in meaning is outweighed by the unfamiliarity of the term.
– Steve
May 28 at 22:06
'life' outside work
– lbf
May 28 at 22:13
5
You can use extracurricular in a figurative sense. Very few people won't be able to make the leap with you.
– Robusto
May 28 at 22:26
2
Extracurricular is not confined to academia. It is also used in other areas, such as for work. It's frequently used on resumes.
– Jason Bassford
May 29 at 4:17
I'm with Jason on this, but if you're not comfortable using it this way, try enrichment activities or for enrichment or as a hobby. Example: I'm going to try a new enrichment activity this semester -- I've been invited to play quartets on Sundays.
– aparente001
May 29 at 5:42
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Leisure activities? Amateur interests? I suspect the very reason for saying "extracurricular" is to give a veneer of academic legitimacy to what are essentially hobbies, intellectual passions, or forms of civic participation. If they are genuinely interests in adjacent professions or fields, you could coin the phrase "interprofessional interests", but the extra precision in meaning is outweighed by the unfamiliarity of the term.
– Steve
May 28 at 22:06
Leisure activities? Amateur interests? I suspect the very reason for saying "extracurricular" is to give a veneer of academic legitimacy to what are essentially hobbies, intellectual passions, or forms of civic participation. If they are genuinely interests in adjacent professions or fields, you could coin the phrase "interprofessional interests", but the extra precision in meaning is outweighed by the unfamiliarity of the term.
– Steve
May 28 at 22:06
'life' outside work
– lbf
May 28 at 22:13
'life' outside work
– lbf
May 28 at 22:13
5
5
You can use extracurricular in a figurative sense. Very few people won't be able to make the leap with you.
– Robusto
May 28 at 22:26
You can use extracurricular in a figurative sense. Very few people won't be able to make the leap with you.
– Robusto
May 28 at 22:26
2
2
Extracurricular is not confined to academia. It is also used in other areas, such as for work. It's frequently used on resumes.
– Jason Bassford
May 29 at 4:17
Extracurricular is not confined to academia. It is also used in other areas, such as for work. It's frequently used on resumes.
– Jason Bassford
May 29 at 4:17
I'm with Jason on this, but if you're not comfortable using it this way, try enrichment activities or for enrichment or as a hobby. Example: I'm going to try a new enrichment activity this semester -- I've been invited to play quartets on Sundays.
– aparente001
May 29 at 5:42
I'm with Jason on this, but if you're not comfortable using it this way, try enrichment activities or for enrichment or as a hobby. Example: I'm going to try a new enrichment activity this semester -- I've been invited to play quartets on Sundays.
– aparente001
May 29 at 5:42
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avocation TFD
n.
An activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession,
usually for enjoyment; a hobby.
As in:
I tell people this, and believe this, my vocation and avocation are
the same thing. Both are sports broadcasting,” he said. Seattle Times
Oct 2018
answered May 28 at 23:01
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I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
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One term in use is sideline for which the Oxford Dictionaries has
sideline
NOUN
1 An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.
But music was little more than a sideline, and he earned his living in government service.
James installed a darkroom in his Silverstream home and took up professional photography as a sideline to his architecture.
answered May 28 at 22:24
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This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
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avocation TFD
n.
An activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession,
usually for enjoyment; a hobby.
As in:
I tell people this, and believe this, my vocation and avocation are
the same thing. Both are sports broadcasting,” he said. Seattle Times
Oct 2018
answered May 28 at 23:01
lbflbf
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I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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avocation TFD
n.
An activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession,
usually for enjoyment; a hobby.
As in:
I tell people this, and believe this, my vocation and avocation are
the same thing. Both are sports broadcasting,” he said. Seattle Times
Oct 2018
answered May 28 at 23:01
lbflbf
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I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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avocation TFD
n.
An activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession,
usually for enjoyment; a hobby.
As in:
I tell people this, and believe this, my vocation and avocation are
the same thing. Both are sports broadcasting,” he said. Seattle Times
Oct 2018
answered May 28 at 23:01
lbflbf
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avocation TFD
n.
An activity taken up in addition to one's regular work or profession,
usually for enjoyment; a hobby.
As in:
I tell people this, and believe this, my vocation and avocation are
the same thing. Both are sports broadcasting,” he said. Seattle Times
Oct 2018
answered May 28 at 23:01
lbflbf
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answered May 28 at 23:01
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answered May 28 at 23:01
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answered May 28 at 23:01
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I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
I like this one! Not sure why it's getting voted down. Thank you!
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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One term in use is sideline for which the Oxford Dictionaries has
sideline
NOUN
1 An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.
But music was little more than a sideline, and he earned his living in government service.
James installed a darkroom in his Silverstream home and took up professional photography as a sideline to his architecture.
answered May 28 at 22:24
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This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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One term in use is sideline for which the Oxford Dictionaries has
sideline
NOUN
1 An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.
But music was little more than a sideline, and he earned his living in government service.
James installed a darkroom in his Silverstream home and took up professional photography as a sideline to his architecture.
answered May 28 at 22:24
Weather VaneWeather Vane
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This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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One term in use is sideline for which the Oxford Dictionaries has
sideline
NOUN
1 An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.
But music was little more than a sideline, and he earned his living in government service.
James installed a darkroom in his Silverstream home and took up professional photography as a sideline to his architecture.
answered May 28 at 22:24
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One term in use is sideline for which the Oxford Dictionaries has
sideline
NOUN
1 An activity done in addition to one's main job, especially to earn extra income.
But music was little more than a sideline, and he earned his living in government service.
James installed a darkroom in his Silverstream home and took up professional photography as a sideline to his architecture.
answered May 28 at 22:24
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answered May 28 at 22:24
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This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
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This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
This term is certainly effective, but I was kind of hoping for something more pompous ;)
– devigner
May 30 at 3:28
add a comment
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Leisure activities? Amateur interests? I suspect the very reason for saying "extracurricular" is to give a veneer of academic legitimacy to what are essentially hobbies, intellectual passions, or forms of civic participation. If they are genuinely interests in adjacent professions or fields, you could coin the phrase "interprofessional interests", but the extra precision in meaning is outweighed by the unfamiliarity of the term.
– Steve
May 28 at 22:06
'life' outside work
– lbf
May 28 at 22:13
5
You can use extracurricular in a figurative sense. Very few people won't be able to make the leap with you.
– Robusto
May 28 at 22:26
2
Extracurricular is not confined to academia. It is also used in other areas, such as for work. It's frequently used on resumes.
– Jason Bassford
May 29 at 4:17
I'm with Jason on this, but if you're not comfortable using it this way, try enrichment activities or for enrichment or as a hobby. Example: I'm going to try a new enrichment activity this semester -- I've been invited to play quartets on Sundays.
– aparente001
May 29 at 5:42