· Meet new people- Meet people who have the same interests and values as you do!
· Do better in classes- Students who are involved are better able to manage their time and often make better grades.
· Boost your resume-Gain invaluable leadership experiences!
· Learn- Apply what you are learning in classes to your out of classroom experiences!
· Teach- Teach the campus about yourself, about your culture, and about your interests!
· HAVE MORE FUN!
Consider this:
· Consider your experiences- No one will make you be involved. It is up to you to have new experiences and meet new people.
· Consider your options- Take the time to find out which opportunities are best for you. Your experience will be different than everyone else’s.
· Consider your interests- What have you always been active in? What have you never been active in but always wanted to try? There are opportunities to explore almost anything!
· Consider your classes- Find ways to be involved that still allow you time to do your class work.
· Consider your time- Its easy to become over-involved. Find one or two things that you really want to do, and truly commit yourselves to those experiences.
· Consider your resources- Talk to friends and advisors; use this website; visit our office. Be educated about what is available to you.
· Consider your self- Be open to new experiences. Go beyond your comfort zone!
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