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The best way to meet people, prevent homesickness,
and get involved is to join at least one club or organization
within the first few weeks of beginning college. Look into
getting involved with the campus newspaper, a literary magazine,
political clubs, religious activities, hobbies such as astronomy,
and much more. Whether you know lots of people at your school
or absolutely no one, joining an organization will help you
become more comfortable and familiar with your new surroundings.
Getting involved also hones your leadership skills, increases
your self-esteem,
and makes you a more well-rounded student.
Most student organizations will be looking for new folks to join and will be
recruiting during orientation. Take time to read the flyers posted in your residence
hall, dining rooms, and other places on campus. Depending on the size of your
campus, your college may offer many more organizations in which to participate.
This is a great time to try out new things and experiences. If you’ve always
been interested in student government, give it a try. If you think you want to
be a writer, join the campus news-paper. If you find that you don’t like
something, don’t worry about it—it’s perfectly OK to go to
one or two meetings and then decide against joining an organization. |
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