Have you ever been told that you need to get more involved at school? Maybe you’ve been advised to pick up an extra curricular activity or join a sports team? Well as hesitant as you may be to take that advice, you absolutely should, especially once you get to college.

Once you begin your college search, don’t just look at the school’s location, job placement rate or available majors. While those are all valid things to consider, there is more to think about. What are some of the things that you enjoy doing? Do you excel at art or baseball or have a knack for writing? When you start researching schools, look into the clubs, teams and groups they have because you’ll want to make sure that you can continue doing what you love once you go to college.

Ask your college admissions representative about the activities on campus. Talk to coaches or student group presidents to determine if the campus will be a good fit for you. Are you an athlete who loves the game, but won’t be making it a career? There is a school out there for you where you’ll be able to compete and continue playing the game! Is your dream to be a journalist? Then wouldn’t it look great on your resume to have been on the staff of a college newspaper? Ask about these types of things while you search for a school.

You’ll get burnt out if you can’t pursue your interests while you earn your degree. Start thinking hard about what you want to do while you attend college and then go out there and find the school for you!

Remember, it’s important to get involved in college. The more you get involved, the more people you will meet and the more fun you will have. It’s that simple!

-Julie, 2006 college grad

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