Why I Love Being a Member of the SGA
When I started my first semester at PVCC, I knew that I wanted my time here to be meaningful. Having moved from Wisconsin to Charlottesville the previous summer, I was still searching for ways to find belonging in my new city and was eager to take advantage of the student life opportunities that would allow me to meet new people and connect with our community upon returning to school. I joined the Student Government Association after a classmate encouraged me to run for the position of vice president, and I have loved being a part of this organization!
From the first meeting I attended, I found the members of SGA to be passionate, intelligent, and deeply committed to improving PVCC and our surrounding community. My SGA colleagues have a variety of passions similar to and different from my own, and this club is unique in its ability to find great uses of each person’s skills and strengths—whether it be through graphic design and marketing, volunteering with local nonprofits, connecting with other clubs on campus, or drafting proposals for administrative staff members.
SGA has also given us opportunities to travel throughout Virginia: last fall we attended a Student Leadership Conference in Virginia Beach, where we learned from dozens of accomplished speakers and networked with hundreds of VCCS students from all over the state. I am particularly excited for our upcoming retreat this semester, where we will continue planning our spring events from the comfort of the Boar’s Head Inn.
Perhaps most importantly, I have been lucky enough to develop great relationships during my time in SGA. My colleagues have joined me for yoga classes and spa days, helped me with my photography business, and studied with me for midterms. Sean and Kelly are great staff advisors and make us better leaders; I often stop by Sean’s office to ask for advice and always feel welcome.
If you would like to join PVCC’s Student Government Association, now is a great time to apply! We are always interviewing new candidates, and this semester we could use all the help we can get, as we have some big things planned for spring. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be particularly knowledgeable about government or politics to join SGA. All of our members have different skills, backgrounds, interests, and personalities. In fact, if you are passionate, hardworking, and team-oriented, then you will be a great addition to our organization!
To apply for SGA, just go to PVCC.edu/student-government-association and click Sign-Up online.
To learn more about PVCC’s Student Government Association, you can visit our website at pvcc.edu/student-government-association. If you would like to be part of something meaningful at PVCC while strengthening your leadership skills and forming connections with students and staff members, join us!
