Part of making the best as a student in Madison is being
involved outside of class. It helps to build friendships as well as an out of
classroom learning experience. For me, being involved means being in a student
organization. As a sophomore I was elected to the James Madison College Student
Senate. JMCSS is a student led body which works to better the Madison community
and to foster relationships between students, professors, and alumnus.
Since I joined, I have been part of putting on academic
events through student senate which include the Alumni pizza night in which
students meet graduated Madison students and discuss life after college in a
non-formal setting. I have also helped with the Political Theory and
Constitutional Democracy field party. Each major has a field party, which
allows professors to interact in a social setting with current students, as
well as students who have not yet chosen a major. The event is my favorite
because many good discussions have happened between my peers, professors, and I about subjects otherwise completely mundane to our studies.
Our largest annual event is the James Madison Charity Ball. Each year a candidate is nominated and
honored by the college and students, while proceeds go to the honoree’s charity of
choice. This is a great opportunity to socialize with students across all the Madison majors as well as professors and faculty, many of whom give heartfelt speeches about things dear
to them about Madison (namely that year’s honoree). The music, food, and happy atmosphere
make the event an unforgettable evening of fun. It really makes being involved
in James Madison worthwhile.
Being a college student can be difficult. Constant vigilance
is required to maintain good study habits. Having a good work ethic is only
part of the equation though. Relaxation and being social are also key. Getting
involved in any way in James Madison or at MSU in general is a great way to
meet new people and take a break from school. For me, that outlet is James
Madison Student Senate, but there are countless options to choose from at
Michigan State.
Jeremy
Junior
PTCD
