Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Getting Involved on Campus

It’s been almost a month since the beginning of the fall 2017 semester. The
hustle and bustle of the students as they head to class makes the campus come back to life; a stark contrast to the campus during summer courses. 

As the newest class of students join the university the age old question of “how do I get involved on campus?” arises for most. This seemingly easy question brings challenges to some students as they don't even know where to start. With over 120 organizations represented, the Office of Student Involvement is one of the best places to go for more information. The student workers and staff there are very knowledgeable about what each organization does. They also know events happening around campus so it’s good to ask. The Office of Student Involvement space can also be used as a study space or hang out spot. And who knows, maybe you’ll make a friend while you’re there. 

Another way of getting involved or gaining more knowledge about the campus is to get a job here. There is an application that is able to connect students to 20+ jobs on campus ranging from a desk worker in the Office of Student Involvement to being a peer mentor in the Emerging Leaders program and so much more. For those who don’t know the job that fits them, there is always something for everyone: the extroverts, the introverts, someone in-between, and even someone looking to enhance their leadership skills or start it from the bottom. 

For those who may feel overwhelmed by all the options available, one of the most effective things that they can do is ask people. Asking people what organizations that they are a part of can provide a plethora of information amongst other resources. If the information peaks interest, going to general member meeting to see what matters to the organization and what they look for in candidates may be the next steps to joining an organization. Hopefully, those first steps help the shy ones, the outgoing ones and all those who are looking to get involved.

Of course our favorite way to get involved is with UMSL Ambassadors! We’re loaded up our team for the semester, but be sure to keep an eye out on how to join in the future.

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