As a college student, of course, studying is a major obligation.

However, organizing is also

often the right choice to hone your talent interest in a field. Moreover, on campus, many student
organizations offer you various kinds of activities. There are student activity units (UKM) for arts,
journalism, theater, sports, discussion forums, student cooperatives, and so on. Some people think
that the organization is not important, or have not realized the positive impact of an active
organization. The thing is, always thought that the most important thing was a high GPA, studying
well and correctly, and not being negligent in class.

If you ask which one is more important, college or organization, obviously the two
complement each other. It comes back to your decision, whether you want to be an active student in
organizations or just focus on lectures. Usually, you will feel the impact of this decision only once
you enter the world of work. Because you know not a few companies that ask questions about your
activities other than lectures during the interview session. Of course, being active in organizations
during college is a plus for you.

Why Should College Students Be Active in Organizing?

 Leadership's

We can learn leadership in all aspects of life. But, the thrill of the leadership experience with
your active organization is that you don't only have the opportunity to determine the right steps for
your role in the organization, but responsibility for the steps you choose and the impact on your
fellow organizations.

 Improve soft skills

What you get in college is only limited to hard skills, technical abilities related to the
disciplines you are studying. Soft skills are not something that is taught in the lecture system. This
includes the skills to manage yourself and others, such as time management, working with
measurable targets, leading a team, and working with others. Everything important and basic about
human relations will be honed if you follow an organization.

 Build a network

If you are active in organizations, it means that you are building a network for your
future. Here you make friends with anyone, from seniors to juniors, from fellow faculty friends to
friends from different faculties or different campuses. Besides, your discussion topics are also more
diverse, not just about your lecture. Your knowledge is also broader because you associate with
more people who have different experiences. With a wider network, more opportunities are opened
wide for you in the future.

 Channeling interests and talents

The sometimes boring lecture routine, of course, must be balanced with a hobby. So,
participating in UKM according to your favorite field can be a means of refreshing during a
busy lecture. Education and hobbies can go hand in hand, as long as you know how to manage the
available time. After all, now and then you need a break from your daily activities. What better way
to fill that gap than to channel your hobbies through UKM on campus.

 Adding experience

Joining a student organization means that you are ready to become one of the
administrators. Organizational activeness provides a special experience for you The ups and downs
of running an organization, holding various activities, sharing knowledge with juniors, learning
lessons from seniors, to how you manage time between college and organization. That is why, when
creating a CV you also need to include organizational experience. This is proof that besides a good
GPA, you also have good soft skills.

 Sharpen social sensitivity

Being an active student in organizations can make you more sensitive to your
surroundings. No, you don't have to join demonstrations or hardline organizations to show social
concern for current issues. The reality, Organizations accommodate your care through small
activities that are initiated from the surrounding environment. For example, the UKM that you
participate in organizes social service activities to orphanages, accompanies street children at open
houses, and others. Plus, you can also apply the knowledge you get from lectures directly to real life.

So, are you still confused? Let’s join with your organization chosen to improve your skill and be an
active person