Niche Interests - Most Interesting Names in College Football?

Okay, so it's kinda random, but I'm passionate about college football and I've noticed some really interesting names throughout the years. I'm thinking of doing a personal project or blog about them. Do you think colleges would find this interesting? Could I potentially connect this to my major (Communication) in some way?

Sure, a project like this could be interesting to colleges as it showcases your passion and initiative. However, its importance as an extracurricular activity will depend on how you execute it. If you simply compile a list of interesting names, colleges might not see the academic or leadership merit in that.

On the other hand, if this project involves researching these individuals, interviewing them (or their coaches or teammates), and writing in-depth profiles about how their unique names impacted their lives or the perception of them in college football, it could make for an engaging and substantive project. This kind of approach seems more fitting to your Communication major and allows you to practice key skills like research, writing, and potentially tasks related to broadcasting or podcasting.

You can weave in elements from various communication theories (like how names create perceptions) and even explore elements within sports journalism, media communication, and public relations that are all connected to your intended major. Colleges like to see students using their extracurricular activities to explore and deepen their interest in their potential field of study, so this connection may strengthen your application.

Make sure you also tell a story with your data—discuss patterns you see, make hypotheses about the causes, etc. This level of depth in your research and content creation can show colleges that you're not just interested in the fun side of your project, but also in the substantive academic side that connects to your major.

Remember, it's all about taking your interests and diving deep into them. Quality matters over quantity when it comes to extracurriculars. If colleges see that you've devoted time, passion, and intellectual curiosity to this project, they're more likely to consider it favorably in your application. Just ensure that you can clearly articulate what you’ve learned and gained from this experience.