You hear all about how glamorous life on campus is and how living in the dorms allows you to find your people and make connections. One of the first activities I went on was sunset hike to Table Rock with a group of students the most Boise-esque adventure. I had breathless conversations with new people as we trudged up the hill. At the top, I was in awe at the sight of the blue sky fading to orange like a blanket over the twinkling city lights. I felt at home overlooking the place I would spend the next four years or more.
From then on, I took any opportunity to make friends and get involved in campus events including:. Checking out the Rec Center is a must. You can hit the gym and explore activities including intramural sports , rock climbing, swimming, workout classes, racquetball, basketball and spaces for running and dancing. I also highly recommend visiting outdoor programs to learn about outdoor trips that allow you to learn outdoor skills, go on adventures and meet new people. When I had to take daunting math courses, I jumped at the chance to utilize the tutor labs.
Who knows if I would have passed without their help! Provides free learning assistant sessions, peer academic consultations, drop-in tutoring hours and more. Can help answer any questions about career exploration, changing majors, building your resume and more. Fall of my sophomore year I approached the Student Communications and Marketing booth at a career fair on the Quad and got hired as a content writer which has given me an opportunity to experience quite literally Student Life at Boise State.
A friend and former Student Life employee shared how she found her people as a commuter student by working on campus too. In fact, you can check out another Unofficial Guide I wrote for Student Life here to learn more about finding a job on campus! The best aspects about working on campus are getting work experience along with a paycheck, building connections and networking with people on campus.
The employers understand the demands that come with being a student. So, keep your eyes out for job postings on Handshake and attend career fairs. Entering college, I was nervous about finding people I genuinely connected with. It was a relief to see familiar faces as I walked across campus in a sea of students. Now, a few of those friends are my roommates. Where did I find clubs? Campus Groups , involvement fairs and word-of-mouth.
