5 New Year’s Resolutions for Becoming a Better Community Member
Welcomed. Connected. Engaged. This is how we want every person in our communities to feel. You could spend hours reading our blog (please do 😉 ) to learn how to create this vibe as a campus leader, but sometimes you just need a few actionable goals to actually make change happen. Here are a few […]
Who Hates Class Projects? … Who Also Loves Engagement?
When it hits December, most college students in the world have two things on their mind: final exams and winter break. As the semester comes to the end for me, all I can think of is: “GET ME OUT OF THESE GROUP PROJECTS.” This semester I had 3 group projects in place of finals. So instead […]
Black Friday Shopping Tips for the Awesome Campus Leader
Ok I have to admit it, I don’t love Black Friday shopping. The whole waking-up-before-sunrise-on-a-holiday-break thing never appealed to me, no matter how much money I’d save. I prefer shopping on websites like Shoppok and so I can do hassle free shopping. Black Friday brings me a lot of stress! Also, after hearing horror stories […]
10 Ways to Create a Thankful Community on Campus
Thanksgiving practically begs to be turned into a blender event. Here are a couple of simple projects to create a sense of gratitude and community on your college campus. 1. Take over your school’s Instagram. (If they let you.) Snap pictures or videos of random students around campus, asking them what they are thankful for. 2. […]
Roller Coaster Theory: Creating Engaging Moments on Campus
Ahh, the smell of sweet, delicious food in the air. Wow, everyone’s sporting Harry Potter wardrobe on the streets. Whoa, there’s the castle; it looks so big! That’s right, I’m talking about Harry Potter World in Universal Studios. This past week I’ve been on a leadership conference in Orlando, FL, and I’ve been lucky enough […]
3 Unique Hugging Practices: HALFTIME for #FreeHugs15!
We are halfway through #FreeHugs15, and Instagram is really feeling the love. We noticed some extra cool hugging trends from different schools. Here are a few to give you some fresh inspiration as you continue to embrace. Hugging not limited to students at Jamestown Community College! Hugging it up with campus security officer, Wade! #FreeHugs15 #HugLife A photo […]
The #FREEHUGS16 Tips You NEED to Know for 11/3
The big day is almost upon us! That’s right, November 3rd is almost here and all those pledged hugs will be made reality. To get you in the spirit, we wanted to share some really good tips with you on how to make the most of #FreeHugs Day. Think student center or freshman quad. Is everyone […]
How “Meh” to “Hmm” Helped Me Feed My Butterflies
This semester, I am currently feeding my butterflies every Monday and Wednesday afternoon. I am taking a ballroom dancing class at my university, having no experience whatsoever with formal dancing in the past (unless you count the wobble, stanky leg, dougie, and whip/nay-nay as formal dance moves.) Thus, it has been a struggle having to […]
4 Fun Fall Team Builders
Ahh, it’s officially Fall again. You see the change of color in the leaves, and the smell of cookouts and bonfires in the crisp, cool air. The Student Centers at universities have started to promote their October events by decorating with orange and black. There is so much excitement during the Fall. As a campus […]
“We can go together”- A Student Leader Spotlight
We are always meeting student leaders who are going the extra mile to make others feel welcome and build community culture on their campuses. We realized that one great way to learn from each other is to spotlight different students who have made an impact on the lives of their fellow students. Meet Jordyn Joens, a […]