CV for PhD application: personal interests and non-academic skills I am polishing my CV for PhD applications (Statistical Physics related). I was wondering about whether it is appropriate to list some personal interests and non-academic skills. This is my list (last line is the more uncertain, since during the lessons sessions I am not able to read much):

Additional Skills &amp; Interests


Time planning skills --- Ability to take on new responsibilities --- Teamwork 
Curious nature --- Problem solving skills --- Critical thinking
Keen hiker, runner and soccer player (informal level).
Passionate reader of classics and manga.
Focus on your academic skills. Stress the suitability of your background and your likelihood of success in any program. That is how you will be judged. For undergraduate admissions it can be a bit different (in the US, anyway), but not for doctoral study. Stick to business. 

The other things may save you when you are in the process, but that is a personal thing you can draw on. Your SoP should be strongly oriented toward your expectations for the future and your willingness to work hard to get there. 

But in some fields teamwork may be very essential. But don't just say you are a valuable team member. List team projects you were on that were successful. 

Many of the other things are assumed. If you weren't curious, for example, you wouldn't be applying in the first place.