3 Reasons to Get Involved

The following is a guest post by Matt Ellis ‘01.  Matt currently lives in Kansas City and works in sales and marketing.

We’re always saying that everyone needs to get involved. Often times we say its for the sake of the house, our reputation, and our status as campus leaders. But that’s only part of the story…the real reasons are for YOUR own benefit! Here are three straightforward reasons to get off your arse and get involved!

1. The other 10,000 college grads with your same major and GPA.

In today’s world competition is steeper than ever, for both jobs and for grad school spots! So how do future employers and selection committees sort through the thousands of applicants who have the same degrees, majors, and grades? They look to the other stuff students did as undergrads. Getting good grades while being involved on campus shows them that you can multitask, are well rounded and balanced, and have diverse interests.

2. There are some things you just can’t take a test over.

If all you learn during your time in college is the stuff covered in class, then you’ll graduate only half as smart as everyone else. Getting involved teaches you all of the things you’ll need to know in order to take your academic knowledge and turn it into a successful career. Leadership styles (both your own and others), working with people different than you, networking, project management, are just a few of the things you’ll get out of being involved in something on campus.

3. It makes college more interesting.

One thing we all like about Delt is that it gives us opportunities to meet people, both in the house and across campus. But Delt isn’t and shouldn’t be your own outlet to network with your fellow Huskers. Other student organizations with other focuses, activities, and students give you a chance to grow your social circle, and to participate in things that Delt doesn’t do.