5 Reasons for Getting involved—And How to Go About It
\1. Clubs allow you to become connected to YOUR school: DHSHS is full of resources, but the responsibility is on YOU to seek them out. Being involved helps YOU to do that.
2. It helps YOU build a community: Getting involved helps you discover new friends with similar interests.
3. It allows YOU to discover your passions and strengths: These will follow you all through life. It allows you to discover what you don't like, too.
4. It's a résumé builder: Freshman year is not too soon to begin thinking about positioning yourself for future employment.
5. Sometimes, busier kids do better in all areas: This will vary a lot by the student, of course, but more free time does not always equal better grades. Being involved will require some organization and time management on the part of the student—and that's a good thing.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
1. Utilize your school's resources: Check out the awesome list below.
2. Try everything at least once: You may not like every organization that you consider, so keep an open mind! Go outside of your comfort zone when looking for groups to join; oftentimes these are the most rewarding experiences.
3. Realize that being involved is an ongoing process: Involvement on campus shouldn't be solely restricted to permanent positions or groups. Be on the lookout for temporary activities too, like service projects or campus event planning. Find out if there is an involvement or community service newsletter that you can subscribe to in order to stay up to date on the latest opportunities.
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