Friday, 7 February 2014

General Tips For College

By Hedrick Lepsch


When you are in college, there are many different opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities. Beyond the social benefits of these clubs, there are also many benefits since leadership in a club can give you great experience in management, and give you something unique to put on your resume, or grad school applications.

One of the first things you need to do if you want to be in club leadership, is to become an active member of a club, and participate regularly in the activities it provides. By starting out as a loyal member, you will become a key member of the team, and much more likely to be considered for a leadership position.

One of the best things to do as you start attending college is to think about your priorities. What are your main goals for the rest of your life? Is money really important to you? Or do you want to just really enjoy what you do? Is it possible to do both? Finding the answers to these questions will help you as you make important decisions and embark on your college experience.

Often the clubs that people join are not only a way to make new friends, but a way to make a difference with these new friends. Participating in clubs and program that give back by serving and volunteering in the community is a great way to spend free time with a nice payback.

The next thing you should do is help your other presidency members to feel that you think they can be successful. People appreciate a leader who allows creativity to flourish, and who lets them know when they have done a good job. By encouraging your fellow members to do well and appreciating their work, you will foster an environment of success and mutual respect.

No matter what subject you have decided to pursue, from a business degree, to a degree in English, or even a property management degree, make sure that you enjoy what you are doing and that you would be happy spending your life doing something in that field.You deserve to be happy, now and in the future, so make the kinds of choices that decrease your stress and allow you to be happy and successful.

Whether you are going in to event planning, New Media Marketing, or Programming a position in a club during your college years will help you to be prepared for your future and excited to pursue your dreams. By taking advantage of the clubs available on campus, you will make friends, have fun, and build your resume.

Beyond leadership skills, you will also increase your ability to lead, and improve your skills more generally. As you use college to prepare for your future, you will be able to build a skill set that will set you apart as a leader in any field you pursue.




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