COLUMN: One Man’s Opinion: College is Commitment
By AL STEINZ
Hello again. I would like to start this month’s column with a reference to last month’s Apache. I would like to talk about two columns, "College or Kindergarten" and "Athletics pay off says softball coach." I want to thank all those who expressed their opinions (both good and bad) about the "College or Kindergarten" column.
I want to say thank you to those who liked the column and agreed with it and to those who disagreed, keep those cards and letters coming (criticism is a good thing). All right then, let’s get to column two.
It was about student commitment to athletics and the success they have in the real world after college. I want to say to Mr. Forrest that I agree with him about his philosophy of athletics, school, and commitment. It does take a lot of time and effort for someone in today’s world to keep up with school, work, and still be able to compete in sports.
On the other hand, not everyone was meant to play power forward or be an ace pitcher, and athletics is not the only thing that requires a strong commitment in college. There are other activities, that require a student commitment and that look good on a resume, and they too deserve attention.
First of all, being a student requires a strong commitment (I think I made my point clear about that last month). Secondly, there are a numerous amount of student clubs and organizations that require a student commitment. For instance, there is the Student Ambassadors, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government, Delta Psi Omega, Criminal Justice Association, and yes, the Apache, just to name a few.
Third, there are also other avenues that require a strong commitment, once a student has become involved. They include being a peer tutor, volunteering in the reading, writing skills lab, or volunteering your time in the Adult Literacy Center.
Getting the full college experience also includes being active in its clubs and organizations, and I know what kind of commitment they take. Besides being a full time student, I am also a member of the Student Ambassadors, the Apache, a peer tutor, and an Adult Literacy Center Volunteer.
To put it bluntly, college life is a commitment. It is also too short not to get involved, and to quote the ever-popular slogan of our times, "Just Do It." It’s a great chance to meet other people, make new friends (I am still trying), and do something worthwhile with your time. Hell, it may even make you a recognizable face or name at the college.
Until later.
April 8, 1999 the Apache