Active Campus

Fall is upon us. Students are already panicking about deadlines and clubs are in full swing. Greek life on campus is in crunch time as many fraternities close on new members for pledge classes. The campus is alive. Have you made an effort to stay involved? Whether you want something to occupy an afternoon or boost a résumé, there are plenty of ways to connect with other students when studies allow.

Window shop: Any organization you plan to join will want some form of time commitment. It’s important to take a look at a number of different groups and weigh the responsibilities that each includes. For example: if you want to discover new things, why not search for something like Astronomy Club which is one night a week for an hour instead of pledging a fraternity. Time is a precious commodity so spend it wisely.

Quality over quantity:

We all know those people who overextend themselves by joining more groups than they can effectively be a part of. When it comes to campus organizations, less is more. That doesn’t mean that getting involved is bad, but it has to balance with everything else on your plate. I found the magic number is two or three groups. If you like the overall mission of those organizations, there are executive positions to fill that will increase the value of your role.

I already hear the hypothetical question, “But Luke, what if I’m already active on campus?” Awesome! Keep up the good work. Now that you know what to expect from classes, it should be easy to decide whether the commitments you already have will overlap with the most important aspect of your time on campus: the schooling. Best of luck juggling responsibilities this fall!