Can you believe it? Tomorrow you will have completed your first week of the Fall 2013 semester. For some of you, this may have been your very first week of college! Take a minute and think about how this week went. As you think back on this week, it may be difficult to believe it has gone by so quickly. Now might be a great time to recognize the capacity that the semester has to fly by and how important it is to make each day count. We only have a limited amount of time to spend in college, so let’s make the most of it!
One way to effectively use your time in college is to participate in meaningful activities that will help you plan and prepare for the future. Involvement in student organizations is a great way to learn more about career opportunities in your interest areas, to gain valuable leadership skills, and to build meaningful friendships with others who share your similar interests. Tomorrow night, Baylor is hosting “Late Night”, which will offer incredible opportunities for you to visit with representatives from over 160 student organizations. You can get more details about times and locations on their website here: Late Night. By talking to representatives, you will be able to gather a little more information about what all is involved in the group and if you think it would be a good fit for you. Remember that a lot of the organizations geared toward pre-professional and academic areas may bring in speakers from their profession to discuss what they do. These opportunities are rich for networking and potentially setting up an informational interview or job shadow.
A word of wisdom, however: be mindful of the groups you select to be involved in and don’t over-commit yourself. Consider how often they meet and remember your course load requirements.
Enjoy Late Night! Live music, games, and free food sounds like a great way to spend Friday night!!
