As I strolled around campus today, I couldn’t help but notice all of the activity that goes on beyond the classroom. As I passed the band room I heard the thump, thump, thump of the drum line practicing for their performance at the upcoming game and wagged my tail with the beat. On the field in front of the upper school building the cheerleaders were in perfect form and I stopped to watch them flip and jump…hmmm, I wonder if they could toss me in the air like that? A poster to my left announced an upcoming Yoga Club meeting. I know I could master downward facing dog for sure. Football, student government, art, chess club...
There’s a bounty of things to choose from to suit each and every interest. There are school clubs and sports, community activities, volunteer groups needing a hand, and some students even find time to have a paying job. As my college counselor tells me, it doesn’t matter WHAT you do – the important thing is to get involved! Additionally, doing a lot of one thing is better than a little bit of everything…which equates to a whole lot of nothing. What does this mean? Quality trumps quantity! By the way, can’t find an established activity you truly like? Start one—be entrepreneurial! Colleges and employers like to see that you have picked one or two activities to become completely immersed in rather than eight or nine activities in which you have little or no involvement.
Take my friend Sally - she’s acted as assistant manager for the volleyball team for four years, held office in the service club and recently ran her sister’s campaign for student body president. This is a great example of what colleges, and future employers, want to see!
Don’t forget, there is not one select perfect activity that is the be-all, end-all ticket to success. Follow your passions. Play ball, dance, volunteer, chase cats – whatever it is, do it well – distinguish yourself.
Woof,
Clyde
