Discussing student activity on campus
Kim Morice
-Sr Staff Writer-
Free food, prizes and a little friendly competition are some of the things that draw students into participating in events held by campus clubs and organizations. Not too many people fully understand everything that goes into planning events for other students to enjoy; it is a stressful process that can bring up bad feelings between club members, but the end goal is to pull off a successful and enjoyable event.
Most clubs and organizations at STLCC–Meramec have an event they hold every semester that is their specialty; Student Activities Council holds Battle of the Bands every Spring, Music Club began hosting open mics last fall, and student ambassadors hold dodgeball and speed dating. Planning these events can be a long and stressful process and how the work is dispersed throughout the club can determine whether or not the event will run smoothly.
There are many opportunities for students at Meramec to participate in one of these events. The Student Governance Council organizes club days the second week of each semester, an event which the majority of the campus’ clubs come out to recruit prospective members and promote their upcoming events. Students may have noticed the student ambassadors desperately trying to recruit members for the disappearing club, which has ten members, all of whom are graduating this spring.
The most stressful part of putting a lot of work into a club which may not be around in six months is just that. As an ambassador, I have put countless hours of work into planning events, giving tours, memorizing facts about the college and its administrators. What makes all of this worth it is that at the end of their time at Meramec, students will have contributed in raising money for different organizations such as the American Red Cross, Susan G. Komen and the Student to Student Book Scholarship.
Students who become involved in campus life can make connections with some truly amazing people. When participating in campus events and campus life, students become part of the school’s history. Volunteering, even if it is at a community college’s charity event, is something that gives off the feeling of making a difference. I have definitely felt as if I have helped change lives while involved with campus life; whether it is through the money raised, or the connections made, I know that when I leave this campus and my club, I will be a better person.
