Top 5 Reasons to be a Service Leader

1. Leadership Skills

As a service leader you have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the community and it's many involvement programs. These programs help to influence change in the community and can have a strong impact on you for the rest of your life. You will have the opportunity to improve your skills and strengths as you take on tasks that will boost your resume and ensure you have an amazing college experience.

2. Giving Others the Opportunity to Serve

Being able to provide opportunities for others to serve will always bring a smile to your face.

3. Resources

Not only is the Community Engagement Center an awesome place to hang out, but you have resources like the HOPE pantry, extra computers to use, and contact information for community members. You can always get things accomplished here, and you have amazing faculty and staff to help.

4. There's Always Something to Do!

There are always things to do for others, and the center always has options and ideas. If you're bored you can just swing by and assist in one of the many programs the center sponsors. It can definitely keep you busy on a slow day.

5. Meeting New People

The absolute BEST part of being a service leader are the friends you make. The many programs offered through the Community Engagement Center allow for you to meet fellow students, network with administrators and alumni, and connect with community members. The friendships you make and cultivate through service are relationships that can last a lifetime. All the service leaders work hard together and they are always there to lend a helping hand.

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Finals Survival Kit

It's that time of the semester again- final exams are right around the corner. Stress is at an all time high, healthy diets go out the window, the idea of sleep becomes a distant memory and professor's office hours become priceless. This is the last chance to raise those grades and keep them up. Creating a Finals Week Survival Kit for someone is a really nice gesture to show support.

There are many things that can go in a the Survival Kit, and here are some ideas!

1. Food – There are a lot of late nights and early mornings leading up to and running into finals week.  Being able to reach for a snack right from their desk saves them time and keeps them from having to run out to buy their own.
2. Fun desk items – Even though there’s lots of studying that needs to be done, they’ll need a break, too.  A stress ball, one of those magnetic sculpture things, or a travel-size game.
3. New supplies – Highlighters, post it notes, pens, erasers, note cards, a note book, etc... these are all great.
4. Energy drinks – Red Bulls, rockstars and other energy drinks.  If you prefer a more natural approach, you might check out V8 V-Fusion +Energy.
5. Relaxation items – Fuzzy socks, a small scented candle, a blanket, face mask, etc...  Anything to make them comfortable during this high-stress time.
6. Vitamin C – Sleep is going to be last on the list, and colds are often more prevalent in the winter. Help them take care of their health with Vitamin C tabs, chews, or powder mix.
7. Personal care items – Colgate wisps, deodorant, hair ties, chap stick and anything else to keep them feeling fresh will be much appreciated.
8. Antacids – Between a lack of sleep, fast food, and a likely lack of physical activity, there’s bound to be a little churning.  They might not think of an antacid on their own, but they’d be greatly appreciated!
9. A personal note – A few words of encouragement from home make more difference than most people know.  A simple “I know you’re working hard” is a great way to make someone feel good about their efforts.

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