Why become Involved in College?

       Some students ask themselves, why should I become involved in a club or organization, when I can just sit back and not do anything or have any responsibilities? My question to you is why would you not want to be involved? Being involved on campus not only creates a more marketable network for you but also improves many skills. Communication skills, interpersonal skills, networking skills and many more. Being in involved student on campus allows you to not only make lots of new friends and instant connections but also Open your eyes to a new opportunity that could be life-changing. I have learned communication skills taking on more responsibilities and got some opportunities that I never thought I would've ever done. I am going in the spring to Los Angeles California on a national leadership conference, called IMPACT. At this conference we will be presenting on student leadership and how to create inclusion in a group of students. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to present to a group of college students from all over the world! 

   This video is by an inspirational child who calls himself "Kid President". He is a motivational speaker who has many different TED talks. Check it out, he talks about the importance of ambition and stepping out of your comfort zone which involvement is all about. You and your club will go no where if you have no one willing to step out of their comfort zone and take chances.

       Not only to clubs and organizations help you become more involved they also help you to become a well-rounded graduate. Involvement can lead to executive board positions which require more responsibility and commitment to the club or organization. They provide for more personal development, club development, and development of the university as a whole. you are an asset to the university and are expected to represent it wherever you go! I have acquired some amazing mentors along the way and have some great connections in the future. When you become involved you become a mentor or role model yourself for the underclassmen who are looking to either make more friends, or have some involvement to put on their resume. Being involved on campus does not just mean that you are holding an executive board position, or volunteering your time, it can also mean you are working on campus and getting paid. Some paid jobs are also ways of being involved on campus! Anything outside of academics and sleeping is student involvement! Your little part in being involved wither it be with a major club, community service club, Radio SNHU, admissions etc, you are making a mark on someones live and changing SNHU one person or action at a time, to in turn become a better university with well rounded students! Get involved and RollPenmen! It is so easy to become involved in a club or organization. Remember you can always talk to Gavin or the Office of Student Involvement to join or start  a club or organization!

This is a picture of the members of the Outreach Association, a community service organization on campus delivering their donations to a facility that helps serve homeless people of Manchester, NH.

This is the Target event for the incoming freshmen. This photo is a group of orientation leaders who are greeting their students to the event off campus!