Reasons Students Do Not Get Involved In College

Reasons Students Do Not Get Involved In College
by Sydoney A.A. Banks

I read the article "College is More Than Going to Class...Get Involved!  So What's In It For You?" from UNM.  There are several ways to get involved with your college.  You can stop by the Student Activities Center or the Student Life Center, attend an event that is being held at your college, volunteer or apply for a Student Government position, or apply for a job on your college campus, and if there are Residence Halls on campus they have great activities and opportunities, there are great sports and trips when you participate in Intramurals, Leadership and Diversity classes and trips, and Fitness Classes of all types, Athletic Events and outings, there is even music with band and choir, and acting in plays, creating movies in cinema classes, and several diverse student orgaizations, such as African American Students, American Indian Students, Hispanic or Latin American Students, LGTBQ Students, Recoving Students, Returning Students, Veteran Students, Women Students, International Students and more.  There is a group for everyone if you are interested enough to take the time to look at what your school offers you.  You should look to see what your school can do to help you to help yourself.  You can even benefit from scholarships from some of these choices when you give your time and help others or your community.  "There is no better way to get involved" and to "have fun and add your special and unique personality to your campus culture" (1).  "You can also benefit yourself with available tutors, academic counselors, financial consultants, professional counselors and much more" (1).

​You can discover and practice your passions, find others that have similar likes and interests and then you have someone to share them with.  If you like you can even start your own club if it does not already exist.  Once you start opening doors the opportunities only continue to grow.  This also helps you to build your resume as you learn important skills and contribute to your community by developing leadership skills, practicing communication skills, learning time management, gaining budget experience, supervising other students, mentoring other students and it is great place to learn, to try and test what you have learned and to make mistakes as you learn without it causing you a lot of harm or damage to your education or your resume.  You can discover and practice your passions, find others that have similar likes and interests and then you have someone to share them with.  If you like you can even start your own club if it does not already exist.  Once you start opening doors the opportunities only continue to grow.  This also helps you to build your resume as you learn important skills and contribute to your community by developing leadership skills, practicing communication skills, learning time management, gaining budget experience, supervising other students, mentoring other students and it is great place to learn, to try and test what you have learned and to make mistakes as you learn without it causing you a lot
​of harm or damage to your education or your resume.  

"Research suggests students who are involved in student organizations and campus activities have a better G.P.A., graduate sooner and have a better college experience.  Enough said! (1).  Have fun and explore all the different activities and programs offered on your campus, it is easy to get involved and have a lasting impact on your campus as you attempt to have the traditional college experience.  I am and I am loving it as I grow and become my best me for my future and to fulfill my passion and my dreams!