By Jaci Schneider, Copy Editor

Much Ado About Something

Classes have only been in session for a week, and I already feel like I’m getting behind. In the past few days, I feel like I’ve attended a million meetings, get-togethers and activities. While I enjoy most of these activities I’m involved in, I can’t help but feel sometimes that one less club or job would make my life immensely more simple.

The problem is, a college campus is an exciting place. Something is always going on, clubs are always looking for people to lead them, organizations always need volunteers, and schoolwork is always waiting to be finished. While joining in on every activity on campus might seem like the fun thing to do, committing to too many things is not wise because it leads to stress and overwork.

I know that many people on campus do much more than me and have more leadership positions and jobs, and they can handle it all without too much stress. But it the past few years, I’ve discovered that life can be more fun with more free time. The old adage, "less is more," might have some truth in it after all.

Getting involved on campus is great. It’s a wonderful way to meet people, learn and begin new relationships, but one person can only do so much.

Before joining one more club or agreeing to help with one more project, take a minute to evaluate your schedule; make sure you have the time to dedicate to do a good job in the position. Not only will you be miserable by relinquishing all your free time, you are also being unfair to the other members of that club by not being able to fully dedicate yourself to the project or goal, something I am guilty of and hope not to do in the future.

One of the best parts of college life is the friendships. While being a leader of a club might look good on graduate school or job applications, I want to make sure I leave college with more than just a full resume. I want to leave this university with memories of good times with great friends and lasting relationships. My remaining time in college is too short to waste on over commitment.