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'''~~[[File:Ladder.JPG]]~~INTRODUCTION''' Due to the massive increase in communications technology, the need for diverse team collaborations and the establishment of interpersonal relationships has exponentially risen. In college, it is especially important to take advantage of any opportunities that will help increase communication between you and the university’s faculty and administration. Forging student-faculty-administration relationships can result in innumerable opportunities. These individuals have a variety of knowledge to share with the ones who choose to tap into them. These people have amazing experiences to share with you and serve as great potential mentors. Many universities are beginning to understand how important creating these relationships are and create opportunities like study abroad, internships, and social events all to encourage their students to get in touch and communicate!  Although it is easy to feel intimidated by these people, know that they only want you to be successful. Many times, you’ll find that they are willing to work with you extensively to ensure that you get the most out of your university experience.  Now you might ask, how do I start forging these relationships at my university?

Due to the massive increase in communications technology, the need for diverse team collaborations and the establishment of interpersonal relationships has exponentially risen. In college, it is especially important to take advantage of any opportunities that will help increase communication between you and the university’s faculty and administration. Forging student-faculty-administration relationships can result in innumerable opportunities. These individuals have a variety of knowledge to share with the ones who choose to tap into them. These people have amazing experiences to share with you and serve as great potential mentors. Many universities are beginning to understand how important creating these relationships are and create opportunities like study abroad, internships, and social events all to encourage their students to get in touch and communicate!  Although it is easy to feel intimidated by these people, know that they only want you to be successful. Many times, you’ll find that they are willing to work with you extensively to ensure that you get the most out of your university experience.  Now you might ask, how do I start forging these relationships at my university.

'''CONNECTING WITH PEERS'''

We always hear the cliche from our parents, “It’s not about what you know, it's who you know”; however, as old as this saying is, it still rings true today. Colleges have recognized the importance of meeting other students. They stimulate this ideal by giving students icebreaker activities at their orientation weekend to meet new people. Even the RA (Resident Assistant) in charge of your dormitory unit attempts to cultivate friendships. What’s up with all of this? The answer is Peer networking. Peer networking has become one of those new-age buzzwords colleges and employers like repeating over and over again. Fostering relationships with students at your respective university is a crucial step in the networking process. Reserving yourself to only like-minded people or people with the same major will not only limit yourself, it will also deprive you of seeing other opportunities in the future. Think of meeting different people as analogous to a diverse stock market portfolio. So go out, and meet different people. You can meet people through various mediums. For instance, LinkedIn, a social media site, has thrived off the networking binge.

there are unexpected rewards to building those relationships. For first year students, this might be an exclusive opportunity to join a prestigious organization or for upperclassmen it might look like an chance to be recommended for a new internship or job. Whatever the case, those that have built relationships all tend to feel that the faculty members really care about the wellbeing of their students. For those that are just beginning on their journey to building a relationship, the first step is to become interested. Those in the classroom, show that you care about the subject and be willing to explore the topics outside the set curriculum. You can do this by asking engaging questions that allow the professor or instructor to elaborate more about a detail. If asking a question in class is not an option, perhaps send them an email and ask it there. If there is time after class reach out to them. Let them know who you are and why you are there; begin allowing them to put a name your face. Get involved. Put yourself in an organization. Get to know the faculty advisor. Advisors tend to be heavily connected with those across the campus and they are a great resource to have. Gradually, as you build your reputation not only will your credibility grow in the eyes of faculty but also your relationship. A benefit to this route is that the number of doors of opportunity that open are directly proportional to how dedicated you are. Finally, as a developing student leader there will be opportunities to enact a positive change on your campus. If you wish to do so, be prepared to connect with some new and familiar faces. While you prepare to present your cause, having past credibility with some faculty can often lend the proper authority to speak on topics involving the university. By championing this cause, not only do you demonstrate passion for the school but you also demonstrate a greater understanding of the internal workings of the university. This is a great moment for you to begin building a connection with higher administration.

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