How to Get Involved with Student Organizations (and why it’s important) with Nicole Garcia

You hear your advisors and faculty telling you all the time to get involved in student clubs and organizations. Is it truly that important? What do students have to gain from involvement outside of the classroom? In this episode, learn why taking part in experiential learning is so important for student learning and growth. Nikki Garcia also shares some first steps students can take to get involved and even start new organizations. Nikki Garcia completed her undergraduate career at Rochester Institute of Technology where she studied American Sign Language English Interpretation. She earned her MA in Student Personnel in Higher Education at University of Florida. She currently works within the Administrative and Program Support unit of UConn Student Activities, focusing on community outreach and leadership & organizational development. Music: https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-business-corporate.html https://www.free-stock-music.com/allerlei-von-nicolai-something-in-nothing.html Episode transcript: https://undergrad.business.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/454/2021/01/How-to-Get-Involved-with-Student-Organizations-and-why-its-important.pdf