| Getting involved with campus activities, groups enhances university experience |
|
|
|
| Written by Caroline Basile, The Shorthorn staff | ||||
| Wednesday, 12 August 2009 12:43 PM | ||||
|
Whether incoming freshman or transfer, students can get lost in a routine — class, study, sleep, repeat — never connecting with classmates or the university. More than 300 clubs and organizations help students get involved on campus. Members participate in events, projects and activities on campus each semester. Psychology junior Jennifer Lopez, UTA Hosts member, said students involved in activities and other events on campus learn to network between different organizations. “When involved in activities on campus, you learn a lot of things that you wouldn’t learn in class,” she said. Lopez has been involved with many events on campus because of her involvement with student organizations, including The Big Event, the university’s annual volunteer day, and Homecoming. “You get the chance to do so much when you’re involved,” she said. “A lot of doors open for you from being involved with activities on campus.” Greek Life and University Events Director Seth Ressl said students involved with organizations and activities help mold and shape the institution. “It gives you a chance to change things and build and enhance it by getting involved and making your experiences here better,” he said. “Your college experience becomes more than just going to class every day,” he said. Frank Lamas, Student Affairs vice president, said he has seen great campus organizations expand during the past four years. “There is so much potential to things that our various organizations and groups offer campus-wide,” he said. “It’s not hard to find a group you like and appeals to you here.” Each year, Student Activities hosts major events, including two annual concerts, which in previous years featured artists like Rihanna, Switchfoot and Motion City Soundtrack. “We’ve seen studies,” Lamas said. “Students do better if they are involved in something at their college or university, which leads them to have stronger ties to their school and a sense of belonging. At a place like UTA with so many groups, it’s easy to find something you can put your heart and soul into that will help you grow as a student.” Views: 861 | E-mail
Only registered users can write comments. Powered by AkoComment Tweaked Special Edition v.1.4.6 |
||||
Be first to comment this article
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|
Copyright © 2005 - 2010 The Shorthorn.
