Getting Involved in College
One of the keys to success in college is student involvement. Students that are engaged, both academically and socially, are less likely to transfer.
Student involvement can be a number of things. It may mean listening to a special speaker, meeting with a professor, being challenged by your classes, volunteering, playing flag football, or participating in student government.
Being an active part of the campus will mean more for your time in college than most other factors. That’s why it’s so important to picture yourself on campus during your college visits. Ask yourself, “Is this a place I can call home?”
USA Today recently looked at different ways colleges are keeping their students engaged and involved. How do you plan to get involved once you’re enrolled? What are some programs you find intriguing at potential colleges?
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November 5th, 2007 at 6:46 pm
I’m really interested in politics and current events so I’ve found that being with student government and the campus newspaper are great ways to get involved and get some experience at the same time. Being directly active seems a lot more powerful than lectures from the textbook, but its probably the combination of academics and activity that makes campus involvement so fulfilling.
November 8th, 2007 at 9:39 am
I am excited about college and cant wait to go. But on the flip side, I am a little nervous because I will be the first in my family to get the feeling of college life. I just want to succed in life and get my Masters in Business.