Practice 40 Temple Dental School interview questions covering clinical reasoning, patient care philosophy, and community health commitment.
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When answering this question, you want to present yourself as balanced and emotionally mature. Also, avoid spelling out any conflicts your pastimes would offer. You don't want them to think you're primarily interested in the party nightlife, as this will be a blatant conflict. Instead, aim to present your hobbies as a way of striking a balance between your professional pursuits and your time. Suggest they are a means of staving off burnout and making your studies more sustainable. Wellness, nutrition, and an active lifestyle are all highly valued and emotionally mature pastimes. If you lead an active lifestyle, mention it.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Reading, exercise, and cooking are my non-work-related passions. I love being out in the outdoors and gardening as well. I recently learned there are several community pea-patches in the area. I'd be interested in learning more about them. I've also heard about this famous Wissahickon Forest in the Philadelphia city limits. That sounds amazing. Edgar Allan Poe wrote an essay on it. The Schuylkill River Trail also sounds amazing. I am very interested in biking along that while I'm in town. These are the kinds of things I'd do in my spare time."

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