EDITORIAL | “BS ORG: IS PARTICIPATING IN ORGANIZATION A MUST IN COLLEGE?"

 Above all, belonging to an organization ought to bring satisfaction while considering the initial motivation for your desire to become a part of an organization. Always evaluate whether your goals were fulfilled while you were a member. 

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As someone who started her college journey in PUP by entering three active organizations, I could talk about this subject for a long time. To put things in perspective, being a "BS Org" basically implies that you are an organization's lifeblood. It signifies that you belong to an organization for the majority of your time—even more than the period required to complete your degree. To be a "BS Org" means to host multiple events, run for an administrative seat, take on project leadership roles, and organize numerous projects. 

 

Primarily, determining what drives you to look for an organization would be the starting point. Are you drawn to seniors who can help you decide what courses are most appropriate for your major? Are you particularly interested in any advocacy work? Every student can have a different set of reasons. For one, personal hobbies are what I considered when searching for an organization to join last year (singing, writing, and performing). Aside from that, I also thought of the responsibilities that come with applying. Once in, I just enjoyed the process of sharing my talent to our department and of course, making connections along the process. Indeed, for those who want to live in a modern society, holistic greatness has always been the goal. Higher education or college can be time-consuming and hard, but those who answered the call to serve outside of the classroom appear to have gained knowledge and skills as well as one-of-a-kind experience. 

 

As BS Organization students have become well-known, these people have a strong commitment to extracurricular endeavours and act as the backbone of student-led initiatives and the objectives they have set. They are considerably more than passing glances and are far more than the modern label used by various university administrations. So even though higher education can be tiresome and hard, more and more students are realizing the value of relationships outside of their educational environment in providing a sense of meaning to their college journey. By joining a group that shares your interests, you can make friends with like-minded individuals and have fun while attending college. 

 

Should I choose not to join a group, I may still lack the bravery to voice my opinions to others. If I don't get involved in the organization, I may never acquire time management skills that will enable me to meet my organizational and academic obligations. I could never commit any blunders that subsequently progressively develop my mental faculties if I didn't enter an organization. It also goes without saying that membership in an organization shows prospective employers that you are adept at functioning successfully in a team. Above all, belonging to an organization ought to bring satisfaction while considering the initial motivation for your desire to become a part of an organization. Always evaluate whether your goals were fulfilled while you were a member. 

 

Yet like any other working student, there came a time when my schedules would pile up. As a result, I, myself, had to let go of one of those organizations since I felt I haven’t been fulfilling my commitment to the group. Still, during my time with them (org-mates), I made sure to actively participate in events, get inspiration, and gain new friends. At the end of the day, it’s safe to say that orgs are not a must but are always worth trying. Just know that it goes beyond accomplishing “ungraded” tasks, but more so making memories valuable for your career in the future.