| Employers like to hire students who
have been involved. It's a fact of life. Being involved on campus
teaches you skills that will last a lifetime. Skills like leadership,
team-building, team work and communication. By learning and working
with other students to put on events through clubs and organizations
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Why get involved? |
- You'll meet new people.
- You'll be able to experiment, try something new and gain
new experiences.
- You'll improve your abilities.
- You'll find balance and find that there is more to life
than just work.
- You'll feel "at home" faster.
- You'll learn better organizational skills.
- You'll learn to better manage stress.
- You'll improve your resume writing skills.
- You'll be able to make a difference on campus and in
the community.
- You'll feel better about yourself and your achievements
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How can I get involved? |
- Get an on-campus job. Check out the job board in the
Career Center.
- Join a club or organization. SUU has over 50 to choose
from.
- Work on a committee in SUUSA.
- Run for a Student Government position.
- Join the campus newspaper "The Journal".
- Attend the "Starlight Café" performances.
- Attend a Sports event.
- Attend the music concerts, art galleries and theatre
performances.
- Help put together campus events.
- Apply to be a Presidential Ambassador.
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Meeting new people |
- Remember, most students are in the same situation as
you are!
- Introduce yourself to classmates.
- Participate in campus activities.
- Take a risk--resist temptation to sit by yourself. ˇ
Exchange phone numbers with classmates so you can compare
notes.
- Form a study group.
- Invite a friend home with you for a weekend.
- Be a good listener. People like people who listen to
them.
- Be worth knowing--be a faithful friend, keep commitments
and return phone calls.
- Remember that first appearances may be deceiving--find
out what you have in common with others.
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