Arriving on campus for the very first time can be very overwhelming. There are so many new people to meet, class schedules to figure out, papers to sign, things to unpack, and the list goes on. It seems that as soon as you get somewhat settled, advertisements for clubs and extracurricular activities are posted. The first reaction is to focus on getting used to university life before getting involved in anything extra. That was my reaction, and during my first semester, that philosophy worked great. I was able to focus on my school work, build friendships within my dorm, and get a decent amount of sleep. But once I got into the swing of things, I began to want to do more extracurricular activities. There were still lots of things to participate in; however, the events that I wanted to be involved in (ie. Campus Rep) were no longer available. I had missed the application date. Now, with only five weeks left of school, I look back on my first year and see all the things I loved and all the things I wish I had done differently. One regret is that I didn’t get as involved as I would have liked.
Being part of a club or participating in extracurricular activities is a great way to meet new people while finding your place in the Redeemer family. Activities such as intramurals and the outdoors club are perfect for students who want to remain active while enjoying some friendly competition with fellow students. Other clubs such as City Kidz and Kids Club allow you to be God’s hands and feet while working with inner city kids. The options are endless. So, take it from me, even though university may seem intimidating and overwhelming, don’t be afraid of trying out clubs and events. They will be times you will remember forever, and the friendships you make while participating will be some of the best you’ve ever had. So to answer the question, “To be involved or not to be involved?” Well, I think you already know – be involved. You won’t regret it.
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