Get up and do something

We are in our third week of school, and so much is going on right now.

We are preparing for a new year full of uncertainties, we don’t know what’s going on with the football team and many of us are already starting to become overwhelmed with school.

So, I have some ideas that may help all of us relieve some stress.

One of the easiest ways to relieve stress and still be connected to the school is to get involved in some organizations. 

Here at Ole Miss, we have hundreds of different organizations you can be a part of. These will be places you will meet new friends and people who share the same common interests as you do. 

I don’t understand people who say there is nothing to do in Oxford except going out and drinking. Look in the papers or flyers all around the campus and community and you will see Oxford has so much more to offer than the Thursday night drink special. 

This is such a great university and a great town to live in, so why is it we, as students, don’t get more involved in the community we live in? 

I myself am very guilty at letting great community events slip by me because I think I’m too busy or just too tired, but this year I want to change that and get more involved in the community as well as at Ole Miss.

I am really interested in working the Oxford Humane Society because I adore animals. I love that this is a no-kill shelter and they encourage people to come and volunteer to walk the dogs. If you miss your pet from home this would be a great way to get over missing your beloved pooch.

In little over two months, recruitment will be here for you freshmen guys and girls. Greek life is a great way to get involved and meet new people. Don’t be nervous about going through recruitment; be excited for the opportunity to join a national organization you will be a part of many years after you leave this campus. 

Go into recruitment with an open mind, and with the mindset that you are going to make a difference in that sorority or fraternity. 

If you are a spiritual person, Ole Miss has more than enough religious organizations to pick from. 

They are scattered throughout the week so you can go to all and see what fits your lifestyle most. 

Others may feel like they want to be leaders on this campus and may want to become part of the Associated Student Body. Student government is a definite way to build your resume for future leadership positions and keeps you completely connected to the campus.

Whatever it is you choose to do, make it worth your time and energy. Don’t just get involved in an organization and do nothing; become a leader in that group and make a difference.

I know some of you think that you are too cool for school and that joining an organization here at Ole Miss is a waste of your time, but I am here to tell you it’s not. 

I have met some of my best friends through organizations I have joined. 

Some of the best advice I have gotten since coming to Ole Miss was from my wonderful dad my freshmen year. He told me to do what made me happy and to love and cherish every minute of my college experience, because before I knew it, I would be out in the real world.

Take my dad’s advice: get involved and cherish every single minute of your time here at Ole Miss.