By Aaron Harder

I was very involved at my high school where I ran cross-country, threw shot put and discus for the track team all on top of training in the off-season! I also loved to go to my high school’s FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) once a week and sporting events throughout the year. I tried to spend as much time as possible with my friends, coaches, and fellow athletes.

When I arrived at Baylor, I decided to walk-on the Track and Field team, which took most of my time and energy. After a long freshman year I stepped away from track and found myself going from being super involved, to just going to class and coming home.

I felt out of balance, and it took me two years to figure out what was missing! My junior year, I found Sing Alliance, a group of non-Greek students that compete in All-University Sing. Sing is a competition between student organizations held every spring.

After joining Sing Alliance and making new friends, I realized what I was missing the whole time was community. Since then I enjoy going to class and seeing friends all over campus.

So my recommendation to you all is to join an organization in college. Don’t just go to class and then do homework, be involved! Because believe it or not school will eventually end, and so will the opportunities it presents. Take advantage of all that is at your fingertips and engage!