The first week of classes has officially come to a close and you may be thinking, “Where do I go from here?”
Well, to start the year off with a bang, your first step should be to get more involved in campus, whether it be through clubs, organizations, Greek life or even athletics. Luckily, the Involvement Fair is right around the corner! As you walk around the Green looking at all the tables, remember these five reasons to get involved during your time here at SHU:
1. You’ll feel more connected to campus.
It’s important to make sure that you’re a part of the community, because this will be home for the next few years. So get comfortable and get involved.
2. It’s a resume builder.
Let’s not forget one of the main reasons we go to school in the first place. It’s all about building up that resume so when you go to a career fair (because you will!), you have your pick of high paying companies interested in you. Anna Bondi, a sophomore diplomacy and international relations major, says she got involved because it looks great.
3. It will help you discover your passions and strengths.
Not all of us enter university life knowing where we would like to end up when we “grow up.” Join clubs and find out what you’re passionate about and what you’re good at.
4. You’ll meet new people.
Freshman year of college comes around and you probably don’t know a lot of people at your university. Lexi Henderson, a sophomore art history major from California, says getting involved helps out of state students meet new people. “You’ll get to know people around you and will make new friends,” she says.
5. You’ll have fun!
Although our parents might tell us differently, college is not just about studying. This is the time to have fun, make new friends, go to as many concerts as you can and make the most of these short few years!