Towards the beginning of the year, it seemed hard at times to transition into college life. With so much changes, one can feel lost at times for what they are supposed to do and when. During one of the first full weeks on campus, the Stockton Entertainment Team, or SET, planned a movie night for Thursday. Think Like a Man 2 was shown in the campus center theater, free of charge, with incentives of a raffle and complimentary pretzels and drinks. Seeing as the movie was not yet out on DVD, it was a treat to get the privilege of seeing it before many others got to. The movie was extremely funny, as it turned out to be an extremely entertaining evening to break up hard classes and hours spent studying.
It was a shame that there were not an abundance of viewers, for the evening was a great alternative to doing destructive things at night. Seeing as partying is a major problem on college campuses across the country, proactive clubs offer events that will counteract such dangerous activities. SET thrives on the truth that there are more fun alternatives to do on campus rather than seeking out parties and underage drinking. It is to all students’ best advantage to use these free events on campus as a way to safely socialize that is also cost efficient. These movie nights apparently take place often throughout the month, giving students a way to unwind in the comfort of a plush chair. Since going to the first event, it has encouraged me to continue to seek out more with my friends. Stockton College makes great attempts to serve the students with academic excellence along with offering experiences outside of the classroom.