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Office of Student Life Freshmen... get involved!!! The Office of Student Life makes it easy for you to use and grow your talents through student activities. Getting involved on campus helps you build career and personal skills that will help you long after you leave college. You'll meet new people, share ideas and learn more about yourself. Whether you attend programs, plan events or become president of a club or organization, we can help you get connected to your college. From your first semester to your last, you can rely on us to provide support, resources, ideas and training. College is the time to not only study, but to learn about who you are. Joining a student organization gives you an opportunity to go beyond the classroom and express yourself. Emerge as a leader. Become a decision-maker. Learn about yourself and others. Further your education. Develop new interests. Form relationships that will impact your life. But most of all, college is about having fun. Involvement is not by chance, it is by choice. Get involved! How do I get involved in a student organization? It is easier than you think: • Ask about the club at the Office of Student Life, College Center Building, Room B-120. • Check the bulletin boards around campus for information about club meetings and times. Then go to the meeting! • Follow up with the clubs and organizations that you have chosen. Students at Triton College are encouraged to join existing clubs and organizations or to create the one that promotes their common interests. CAN I START A NEW CLUB? Of course! Starting a club is an easy process. There are a few steps involved in forming a new club or organization, all you need is: • Ten other interested students • A Triton College faculty member to serve as the advisor • Completion of a Recognition Packet At the beginning of each fall and spring semester, Recognition Packets will be available in the Office of Student Life. Each packet contains a membership list, registration form, sample constitution and directions for completion. Assistance in completing the required paperwork can be obtained form the Office of Student life staff. What are some big events that happen each year on campus? Triton’s signature events include Student Appreciation Week, the Corn Roast, Spring Fling, Welcome Back Week, Shamrock Fest, as well as many other special events sponsored by student groups or departments. What clubs/organizations are there? Check out the listing in the Clubs and Organizations brochure. There are more than 30 club sports and student organizations on campus—almost everything to fit any need! What about Club Sports? There are 8 club sports at Triton College, one for each respective sport. How your time breaks down: Of 168 hours per week, you spend approximately: • 15 in class • 30 studying (2 hours/class) • 56 sleeping (8 hours/night) • 21 at meals (1 hour/meal) • 15 working part-time There are 31 hours left over... What are you doing with your remaining 31 hours? |
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