{"id":31,"date":"2017-09-26T16:16:19","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T21:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/lizbeth\/?p=31"},"modified":"2017-09-27T15:01:39","modified_gmt":"2017-09-27T20:01:39","slug":"involvement-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\/lizbeth\/2017\/09\/involvement-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Involvement on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On my first campus visit at the University of Iowa I was overwhelmed by the 500+ student organizations offered here. I had no idea how I would narrow down my options and choose the right ones for me. Sometime during my second week here I attended the Student Organization Fair, which is where a good amount of organizations set up a booth and basically tell you what they\u2019re all about. You can talk one-on-one with a representative, but don\u2019t worry &#8211; it\u2019s super laid back. I literally went in between classes wearing athletic shorts and an oversized tshirt. It\u2019s a great way to get information on organizations you\u2019ve heard about and even discover new ones!\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">After a few days I made up my mind and set up a steady routine. Here are some things I\u2019m involved with here at Iowa:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Dance Marathon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This is a student organization created to raise money for oncology patients being treated at the University of Iowa Children\u2019s Hospital. Each month leading up to February, there are various events that students can attend to raise money for their \u201cticket\u201d to the big event. Basically, I have to raise $500 before February to attend the 24-hour dance party! All of the money goes directly to the hospital and helps hundreds of families with medical expenses. It\u2019s the largest student organization here at the University because who doesn&#8217;t want to be part of a club that raises money for little kids?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I am blessed and proud to say I received a bid from my sisters at Zeta Tau Alpha this fall during recruitment! Greek life is a great way to get involved both on campus and the local community. There are various leadership and volunteering opportunities offered in each chapter. Sororities and fraternities here have high scholarship expectations, so each house requires a maintained GPA, which is a great way to keep one on track! It\u2019s also a good way to meet tons of people and start forming lifelong friendships.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Iowa Student Psychology Association<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This club allows me to make connections with professionals in the psychology field, connect with peers that have similar majors, and allows me to learn more about the field I\u2019ll someday be in! It\u2019s a great key to guide me through my next three years. This club helps their individuals customize their schedules and stay on track for their major. Whatever major one is in, there should be similar clubs to this one! I would encourage individuals to join at least one student organization involving their major &#8211; it\u2019s a great form of resource.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Pike Fraternity Intramural Soccer<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I played soccer in high school and during my last game there I honestly thought that that would be the last time I play a real game of soccer &#8211; boy was I wrong. I got asked to join a co-ed intramural soccer team with some guys in the Pike fraternity and I couldn\u2019t reject their offer. They promised it would be laid back and fun. Although it is fun, they\u2019re really intense. Every intramural sport has \u201clevels\u201d. There are teams that are just playing for fun and then there&#8217;s other teams that are literally out for blood. I was lucky (lol \u201clucky\u201d) to be put in a competitive team so it\u2019s definitely hard work, but overall I really enjoy the company there and am happy I\u2019m staying active!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a few other things I\u2019m involved with outside of student organizations such as the <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.admissions.uiowa.edu\">Iowa Admissions Blogging Team<\/a><\/strong>, and I recently applied for a job at the Java House Coffee Shop! It may seem like a lot, but once you find a steady balance it\u2019s easy to handle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re looking into joining clubs or becoming involved on campus click on one of the two links below! They\u2019re easy websites that break down each student organization so you can read a little what they\u2019re all about. Even if it\u2019s just one club &#8211; join! It\u2019s a great way to make friends, meet professionals, and make the most out of your time here at the U. \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2192 <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/uiowa.orgsync.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">http:\/\/uiowa.orgsync.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2192 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/csil.uiowa.edu\/pickone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/csil.uiowa.edu\/pickone<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On my first campus visit at the University of Iowa I was overwhelmed by the 500+ student organizations offered here. I had no idea how I would narrow down my options and choose the right ones for me. 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