Your time in college is fleeting and it’s unlikely you’ll spend your entire time participating in one club. Your extracurriculars will probably change as you explore, learn, experience, and advance through the semesters. To determine what is the right path for you at this current moment, I’ve created this short assessment to help you make the most of your time. It’s best to take this assessment during the planning process of each semester. What year & semester am I …
I was a Terrible Student Secretary but that Didn’t Stop Me
As a shy Sophomore in college, I joined the student organization Women in Business. I enjoyed meeting new students in my college who weren’t in my major and listening to speeches from women who pursued entrepreneurship and fields similar to my own. By the end of the Fall semester, one of the officers announced that they were looking to fill the position of secretary. I jumped at the chance to submit my application for the role excited to contribute to the club. My sheer eagerness and …
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Pitch Perfect and The Stages of Team Development
Why does the movie Pitch Perfect hold up nearly a decade after its initial release in theaters? Not only is the movie funny and entertaining but it’s very relatable to our experiences of participating in a team. Pitch Perfect’s plot works so well because it demonstrates the highs and lows of a team achieving success. How do the Barden Bellas go from random students that meet at a student fair and auditions to winning the ICCA (International Championship of Collegiate A Capella). …
3 Lessons We Can learn as Leaders from Student Organizations in TV and Movies
Pitch Perfect If tradition isn’t working, it’s time to change things up It’s easy to stick with what your club has done in the past. Sometimes it’s great because it saves time and effort to recycle or reuse the work of past student leaders, but if you can tell it’s not working, it’s time to put on the thinking cap and try new things. The Barden Bellas from Pitch Perfect is a great example of a club that needs a fresh take. In the opening scene, the Barden …
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3 Lessons to Learn from TV or Movies if You’re Thinking About Joining a College Club
It’s that time of the year again! College is back in session and campus life is bustling. You might have seen posters promoting the Student Org fair or a variety of clubs. When contemplating your after-class activities, think about these 3 lessons from TV and movies. Community Student activities can sometimes seem hookie, but it’s better to just get into the spirit of it and have fun Colleges are filled with activities that you’ll be hard-pressed to find after you graduate. If …
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Transitioning officers
One of the weakest points of student organizations is the transition process of converting to new leadership. Moving from one group of officers who’ve just finally started to operate effectively as a team to another group (who may or may not have prior experience in the organization) can kill the momentum an organization might have gained. For some reason, this highly critical transition that should be a major contributing factor to the organization’s continuity is pushed aside to the back …
