On September 17 and 18, 2013, the Stockton Office of Student Development organized an event called the “Get Involved Fair.” This event offered students a variety of ways to get involved with Stockton clubs and activities this fall.  The tables were arranged down the halls through A to J wing. Tables had representatives from fraternities, sororities, major specific clubs, club sports, student leadership organizations, and volunteer opportunities. Many tables appealed to me. However, since I am a freshman, who is still getting acclimated, I decided to minimize my sign-ups.

I approached three tables at the fair. All of the representatives at each table were welcoming, upbeat, and informative. The representatives for the sorority I approached gave me information about upcoming socials and events they were hosting. They encouraged me to come out and experience these events to make my decision process easier next semester.  The next table I visited was Circle K. Their representatives described different volunteer events I could participate in, which would help me satisfy the service learning requirements for the honors program here at Stockton. The final table I visited was the Public Health Club. I found myself the most interested in this table mainly because I am majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Healthcare Administration. The president of the club explained how last year’s members volunteered at health practices and Relay for Life walks to raise money for diseases like Alzheimer’s and cancer. I think this club is perfect for me because it provides me with the opportunity to participate in volunteer work that I am very interested in. These volunteer projects will also be great real world experiences for my career goals.

I found attending this event was very helpful. The “Get Involved Fair” made it much easier to see everything Stockton has to offer and find out what is best for me. Getting involved with these great clubs and activities will make the college experience much more enjoyable. I highly recommend attending this two-day event every semester.