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Student involvement outside the classroom
As a high school
teacher, I have always believed in the value of extracurricular activities. In college, this slice of life is even more important.
From political organizations to knitting clubs, Greek life to intramural sports, most campuses are host to an enticing variety of extracurricular options.
By Laura Hanby Hudgens
Academics always come first and balance is key, but the benefits of getting involved on campus are clear.
It’s a great way to meet
new people.
When she was in college, my friend Lea chose not to get involved in campus activities. “I was from a small town, and I had a close-knit group of high school friends,” Lea remembered. “The idea
of trying to connect with a whole new group of people was scary. At the time, it just seemed easier to go home on
the weekends.”