{"id":92,"date":"2025-04-17T16:34:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T16:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/utilizing-your-support-network\/"},"modified":"2025-06-26T20:07:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:07:28","slug":"utilizing-your-support-network","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/content.one.lumenlearning.com\/englishcomp1\/chapter\/utilizing-your-support-network\/","title":{"raw":"Habits for Success: Learn It 3","rendered":"Habits for Success: Learn It 3"},"content":{"raw":"<h2>Campus Support Networks<\/h2>\r\nWhether you live on campus or commute, it's important to find your place on your campus. Institutions provide a range of student activities, and participation in these activities isn't just for enrichment and enjoyment.\u00a0Participation in\u00a0campus activities has a correlation with academic success. The biggest challenge can be deciding how much time to spend on activities outside the classroom and which activities yield\u00a0the greatest personal reward.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_330\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"305\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/lumencollegesuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/14878601750_b326ee6fa4_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-330\"><img class=\"wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/904\/2016\/10\/13213203\/14878601750_b326ee6fa4_z.jpg\" alt=\"Eagle mascot sitting on the lap of a woman at a sports event\" width=\"305\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a> <strong>Figure 1<\/strong>. Becoming involved in campus activities is a great way to grow your support network.[\/caption]\r\n<h3>Benefits of Participating in Student Life<\/h3>\r\nHow is it that becoming fully involved in student life can have such a positive impact on student satisfaction and academic success?\r\n\r\nThe National Survey of Student Engagement\u2014a survey measuring student involvement in academic and co-curricular activities\u2014shows that student success is directly linked to student involvement in the institution. In fact, survey results show that the higher the level of student involvement is, the higher student grades are and the more likely students are to reenroll the next semester. Student engagement seems to translate to satisfaction. The following are some of the many benefits and rewards that result from active participation in campus and student life.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Personal interests are tapped<\/strong>: Co-curricular programs and activities encourage students to explore personal interests and passions. As students pursue these interests, they learn more about\u00a0their strengths and possible career paths. These discoveries can be lasting and life-changing.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>A portfolio of experience develops<\/strong>: Experience with just about any\u00a0aspect\u00a0of college life may be relevant to\u00a0a prospective employer. Is freshman year too soon to be thinking about r\u00e9sum\u00e9s? Definitely\u00a0not! If you gain leadership experience in a club, for example, be sure to document what you did so you can refer back to it. (Keep track of your activities and experiences in a working resume!)<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Fun leads to good feelings<\/strong>: Students typically pursue co-curricular activities because the activities are enjoyable\u00a0and personally rewarding.\u00a0Having fun is also a good way to balance the stress of meeting academic deadlines and studying intensely.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Social connections grow<\/strong>: When students are involved in co-curricular activities, they usually\u00a0interact with others, which means meeting new people, developing\u00a0social skills, and being a part of\u00a0a community. Having friends who share your interests and can support you as you navigate the inevitable struggles of college is critical to your success.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Awareness of diversity expands<\/strong>: The multicultural nature of American society is increasingly reflected and celebrated\u00a0on college campuses today. You will see this not only in the classroom but also in the\u00a0co-curricular activities, clubs, organizations, and events. For example, your college might have a Black Student Union, an Asian Pacific Student Union, a Japanese Student Association, a Chinese Student Association, and many others. Having access to these resources gives students\u00a0the opportunity to explore different cultures and prepare to live, work, and thrive in a vibrantly diverse world.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Self-esteem grows<\/strong>: When students pursue their special interests through co-curricular activities, it can be a real boost to self-esteem. Academic achievement can certainly\u00a0be a source of affirmation\u00a0and satisfaction, but it\u2019s nice to have additional activities that validate your special contributions in other ways.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nAll in all, being involved in the campus community is vital to every student, and it\u2019s vital to the college, too. It\u2019s a symbiotic relationship that serves everyone well.\r\n\r\nThe key to getting the most out of college is to take advantage of as many facets of student life as possible while still keeping up with your academic commitments. That\u2019s pretty obvious, right? What may be less obvious is that focusing exclusively on your academic work and not getting involved in any of the rich and diverse co-curricular activities on campus can come at a real price and even hamper your success.\r\n\r\n<section class=\"textbox tryIt\" aria-label=\"Try It\">[ohm2_question]34282[\/ohm2_question]<\/section>","rendered":"<h2>Campus Support Networks<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you live on campus or commute, it&#8217;s important to find your place on your campus. Institutions provide a range of student activities, and participation in these activities isn&#8217;t just for enrichment and enjoyment.\u00a0Participation in\u00a0campus activities has a correlation with academic success. The biggest challenge can be deciding how much time to spend on activities outside the classroom and which activities yield\u00a0the greatest personal reward.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_330\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-330\" style=\"width: 305px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/lumencollegesuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1110\/2016\/02\/14878601750_b326ee6fa4_z.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-330\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-330\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/courses-images\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/904\/2016\/10\/13213203\/14878601750_b326ee6fa4_z.jpg\" alt=\"Eagle mascot sitting on the lap of a woman at a sports event\" width=\"305\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-330\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Figure 1<\/strong>. Becoming involved in campus activities is a great way to grow your support network.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Benefits of Participating in Student Life<\/h3>\n<p>How is it that becoming fully involved in student life can have such a positive impact on student satisfaction and academic success?<\/p>\n<p>The National Survey of Student Engagement\u2014a survey measuring student involvement in academic and co-curricular activities\u2014shows that student success is directly linked to student involvement in the institution. In fact, survey results show that the higher the level of student involvement is, the higher student grades are and the more likely students are to reenroll the next semester. Student engagement seems to translate to satisfaction. 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(Keep track of your activities and experiences in a working resume!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fun leads to good feelings<\/strong>: Students typically pursue co-curricular activities because the activities are enjoyable\u00a0and personally rewarding.\u00a0Having fun is also a good way to balance the stress of meeting academic deadlines and studying intensely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social connections grow<\/strong>: When students are involved in co-curricular activities, they usually\u00a0interact with others, which means meeting new people, developing\u00a0social skills, and being a part of\u00a0a community. Having friends who share your interests and can support you as you navigate the inevitable struggles of college is critical to your success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Awareness of diversity expands<\/strong>: The multicultural nature of American society is increasingly reflected and celebrated\u00a0on college campuses today. 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