7 Ways to Exceed Expectations as a Student Leader
Go bigger or Go home: “Don’t shy away OPPORTUNITIES that make you stretch.” Take a chance today and let yourself go out on a limb! Pay Attention: “those that produce excellence, STUDY EXCELLENCE.” Who will you learn from today? Stand out: “Those who stand out, INSPIRE.” What makes you unique and why? All work is valuable: “Work doesn’t build character, it REVEALS it.” Look at […]
#FreeHugs Takes on the Government
After Tom, founder of Swift Kick, did his keynote at the ASGA conference on October 3rd, he received an email that made all of us here at Swift Kick beam with pride. Jereme Badger sent the above vine in the email, as well as this article, stating that the group of friends had taken Tom’s #FreeHugs […]
6 Ridiculous Things You Might Find Yourself Doing as a Student Leader
Let’s face it, being in charge of a group, club or project with other students AND administration expecting things from you at the same time as pulling you in different directions can make anyone seem crazy. (It’s a good crazy, I promise.) These are all inspired by my own experience from college. I’d love to […]
Student Leader Spotlight: Alexis Domenech (Georgian Court University)
School and Year: Georgian Court University, ’15 Major: Accounting Leadership position: Student Government Association Junior Class President How do you define leadership? In my opinion, leadership is the ability to service others and lead by example even when no one else is looking. A real leader is wise enough to accept the things they cannot change, and has […]
6 Crafty Ways To Make Club Meetings Successful
Many student leaders are on the board of one club or another, be it a cultural club or the underwater basket-weaving club. And if you are a club leader, then you know how frustrating it can be to get the students who show up at club meetings to pay attention, get engaged, and stay engaged. […]
Turning Energy into Action at New Student Orientation Programs
This past Thursday I was working with UMass – Boston on their newly formed Investiture for first year students. It’s a tradition they are hoping to continue on for many years to come. I’m a huge fan of their efforts since it’s a great way to set the tone for the year as well as […]
#FreeHugs Can Breach Closed Doors
I meant that literally. And figuratively. Hi all, today I am blogging personally. My name is Sabina, and I am the Community Manager for Swift Kick and Student Launcher. (Need something? Email me at [email protected]) As you all know, International Student #FreeHugs Day is on November 7th this year. If you didn’t know that, then […]
Student Leader Spotlight: Neel Thakkar (College of Dupage)
School and Year: College of Dupage ’15 Major: Biological Science Leadership position: President of ISA (Indian Student Association) How do you define leadership? Well, I think there is no specific phrase, word or metaphor that could define the pictorial image of leadership. Leadership, to me, is an act where the leader leads the group of diverse […]
Dance Floor Theory on Facebook
In Dance Floor Theory™ we outline four steps it takes for a student leader to move a group from a “bad dance” to a “good dance.” They are… Introduce Yourself Introduce People To Each Other Make Small Relevant Groups Get Out Of The Way As more schools and student groups build an online presence for […]
Velociraptors: AKA How Not to Give #FreeHugs
VIDEO NO LONGER AVAILABLE No, this isn’t immediately related to International Student Free Hugs Day. But it kind of is. To some people, #FreeHugs are just as scary as a velociraptor. While they may not get eaten by a hug, they are afraid the social embarrassment just might consume them. And that might be worse, […]