Open house on Monday was a blast!
It was exciting to see our dedicated returning members back together again after a long summer, as well as all the new faces who came to learn all about SAA. If the enthusiasm in Memorial Hall was any indicator of how the upcoming year will go, I think it is going to be one for the history books!
If you couldn’t come to our open house, haven’t heard about SAA, or came to the meeting and still aren’t 100% sold on why you should join, let me present you with 8 reasons as to why YOU should join SAA in 2018!
1.Hang out with super cool people
SAA is a large group with members ranging across all grades, majors, backgrounds, and experiences. When you join SAA, you are welcomed with open arms and have opportunities to make friendships that can last a lifetime!
2. Networking opportunities
SAA holds many events centered around networking. When you are a member of our organization, you get the opportunity to not only meet incredible alumni, but to host them during events as well, which creates deeper connections! You also get the chance to attend exclusive events and maybe even meet the Chancellor! Joining SAA provides you with the opportunities, support, and guidance to begin forging important connections that will benefit you for life.
3.Volunteer opportunities
Through SAA, there are a bunch of fun volunteer opportunities available! Whether it be participating in Mass Impact Day, helping at events around campus, or hosting donation drives, SAA helps you help your community!
4. Fun events
Throughout the year, SAA runs multiple exciting events on campus. Between the Multi Color Mile, Commencement Ball, Retreats, and I Love UMass Day, you will surely make memories that you won’t forget!
5. Leadership opportunities
SAA is an organization that encourages leadership. From having 22 leadership positions within our organization, attending conferences throughout the year, and having leadership development lessons during meetings, SAA can help you become a better, stronger, more experienced leader!
6. Life skills
SAA hosts workshops and offers guidance on resume writing, interviewing, and moving off campus to begin working! Gain experiencing managing social media, and even try your hand at blog writing!
7. UMass spirit
We bring the SPIRIT! From homecoming weekend to I Love UMass Day, SAA always brings the UMass Spirit to campus!
8. There is a place for everyone!
With 5 different branches and a multitude of events, SAA truly has a place, job, and opportunity for everyone!
With that, I hope I have convinced you that SAA is surely an organization that you want to join! I know that joining SAA was one of the best decisions that I have made since coming to UMass! If you want to join, come to any general body meeting or send us an email! Our meetings are Monday nights at 7:00 pm in Memorial Hall and our email address is saa@umass.edu.
Hope to see many new faces at our meetings in the weeks to come!
Jamie Downer ‘19