ENGAGEMENT
Engage in experiences that prepare you to excel in a global society
Develop your leadership skills through involvement in student government, clubs, volunteering, or campus employment. Getting involved on campus and in the community allows you to create meaningful contributions and gain relevant experience for the future.
- Apply for on-campus employment in Handshake
- Apply to serve on a student government committee
- Register to vote and exercise your right to vote
- Apply to participate in undergraduate research
- Become a part of the Freshman Committee Leadership Associates
- Explore the Makerspace at the Nebraska Innovation Campus
- Apply to be a member of the University Program Council (UPC)
- Explore earning a Certificate in Civic Engagement
- Educate yourself in political issues that impact you and your community
- Start thinking about applying for on-campus leadership positions such as a Resident Assistant (RA), New Student Enrollment (NSE) Leader, RSO officer, peer mentor or Strengths Coach
- Plan to participate in The Big Event in the spring to give back to the Lincoln community
- Participate in an Inclusive Leadership Retreat
Adam Kendrick
Orientation Leader
I was nervous about attending such a large university in an unfamiliar place where I knew no one. But when I got to campus, I got involved in organizations like the University Honors Program, I went to every event I could like Party at the Union and the Big Red Welcome Street Festival, and I started introducing myself to my professors. Pretty soon, campus started feeling like a much smaller place. I recognized people as I walked to my classes, my new friends introduced me to Nebraska traditions like Runza, and I quickly realized that 1/3 of the student body at UNL is out of state students.