AU19 Campus Reflection

I attended a mini involvement fair/open house of sorts in the John Glenn Building of Public Affairs on Friday, September 6th. The event should fulfill the campus requirement for international affairs scholars. The event highlighted several student resources, organizations, programmes, and events held on campus that may be academically, professionally, socially, or individually beneficial. By attending this event, I discovered many different opportunities available to students that I had not previously known about.

The event was very impactful. The Open house was a celebration of the College of Public Affairs’ 50th anniversary. One of the sayings that was highlighted throughout the event was “turning dreamers into doers,” which really resonated with me because you can have dreams, but you won’t get anywhere unless you take a step and put action to that dream. That saying made me analyze how much action I actually take into fulfilling my dreams.

I also gained a lot from attending the event. For example, I learned about a program called CSSP, or Columbus Service Support Program. The program exists to help students get more involved in the community. The program helps student organizations with finances so that they can get involved in volunteering in the community. For example, some of the funds they give can be used for transportation, supplies, or background check costs. Overall, it’s a great program to utilize in order to make a difference in the community.

Also, I was able to talk with people form the Student Wellness Center and learned a lot about the different kinds of stress, relief, and enjoyment. For example, spiritual wellness, as per the Student Wellness Center, is seeking harmony and balance by openly exploring human purpose, meaning, and connection through dialogue and self-reflection. I was able to gain a lot of individual insight while speaking to some of the Student Wellness workers.

Overall, the event was extremely enjoyable and, while not coinciding with my academics, I learned about so many different programs that would be able to help me grow and supplement my education.