Bruns Article 1
Monday, December 12th, 2011Wow. The summer really flew by, didn’t it?
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jordan Thompson and I am the Student Union President for the 2011-2012 Academic Year! It is a great privilege to hold this position and to represent the full-time undergraduate students at UNBF. The Student Union has a variety of great events lined up for the year, as well as various services for students, and advocacy on your behalf.
I want to take a moment of your time to reiterate what you have most likely already heard. I have been spreading this idea around to new students during Orientation Week, but I also want the returning students to heed this advice as well. The advice is simple: get involved. UNB has so many opportunities for students to join campus life: there is the Student Union, the Bruns, RedShirts, over 100 clubs and societies, residence, committees, Sports, Senate, and other various ways to get involved and explore your passions. Most importantly, is that it is never too late. Your time at University is about growing as a person and facing new challenges. The time you spend here is more than time in the classroom or assignments, but the friends you make, the life experience you will gain, and the personal growth that will change your direction in life.
University can be overwhelming. With looming deadlines for assignments, papers, and tests; classes, labs, and tutorials; and financial worries of bills, tuition, and textbooks, it is important to have a passion. Finding something you are passionate about will help you cope with the stress that comes with a University life. I believe strongly that there is something for everyone on this campus. No matter what you love and what your passion is, I bet you will find a club or society that shares the same. If not, the Student Union will help you create one!
In summary, University is a time for change. The trick to life is keep doing what you love and success is just a consequence. Enjoy your time here and don’t let it pass you by.
Jordan Thompson is the President of the UNB Student Union. Although the above article is a bit clichéd, he still thinks it is important advice.
