Get Involved

As a first year college student, I have used my blogs to discuss issues that affect students, and while I've covered study habits, stress, fitness and nutrition, job hunting, technological gadgets, etc., it occurs to me that there is one area in my own academic career that I would like to improve upon -- getting involved in extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work.

Since this was my first semester in college my focus has been primarily on my school work. I have managed to work part-time, but between school and work there just hasn't been time to do much else. I have been told that socializing in college is an important part of the whole college experience. By attending school sporting events, joining a school group such as student government, or attending student activities I will have a more of an opportunity to meet new people and experience new things. It is my hope that now that I have a semester of school under my belt, I will feel comfortable enough with the whole college routine to begin including some non-class related activities in my schedule.

BGCTC has several different student organizations open for students to join ranging from student government to Christian Fellowship to the school newspaper, and many more. BGCTC also sponsors several student activities throughout the year such as a Fall Festival, Tis' the Season; Valentine's Day, Spring Fling, Ice Cream Social, etc. In addition, as students at BGCTC, we have the unique opportunity to be able to participate in UK student activities. For a nominal athletics fee ($17.50 a semester) we have the opportunity to buy tickets to UK football and men's basketball games for $5 per game. In addition, we can pay a student center fee ($60.50 a semester) allows us access to activities at the UK Student Center including concerts, comedy shows, tournaments (pool, poker, ping-pong, etc.), movies, karaoke, and other activities, for free or a reduced prices. By taking advantage of some of these opportunities to socialize, students can meet new people and learn how to make friends and network. The main thing is to get involved and enjoy all that college has to offer you as a person.