In a city that yearns for community service and craves for citizens to help people in need, many people don't action. Though some may find it hard to get involved in volunteer work, many clubs and organizations are the way to go. In fact, Northeastern has a wide variety of opportunities that will allow the average Northeastern student to lend a helping hand. Joining clubs such as Key Club, Student Council, or Honor Society have become the norm. But, as soon as students are accepted into a university, the idea of volunteering free time in the community seems far-fetched.
College life brings a time of freedom, friends, and a lifestyle with no boundaries.
It's a time to explore your individuality while learning to cooperate with other students in an atmosphere with no adults. Although this seems like a great way to spend your college career, something else can add to the experience. There are students who are trying their best to manage their schedules between classes, work, and a social life, and yet still find the time to spend their weekends doing selfless acts like cleaning up a neighborhood, helping those who can not fend for themselves, or tutoring kids whose only wish is to have someone in their life who will inspire them. And there are students who would rather party and study and ignore the problems their cities or colleges are facing. As Northeastern students, we are aware of the curriculum our universities advocates, which is getting field experience outside the classroom.