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== Promoting and Making Connections ==
Makerspace student leaders are some of the best makerspace promotors. They invite their friends and peers to utilize and attend events in the space, and word of mouth leads to good[[File:Workplace 2.jpg|thumb|Workplace 2.jpg]] attendance. Diversity among makerspace student leaders may help encourage diversity of attendees.<br/><br/>It may also be useful for a group of students to form a marketing team or policy committee specifically for the makerspace. This connects students to the space on a personal level while providing the space with valuable contributions. A marketing team has the added bonus of advertising for the space around campus!<br/><br/>Additionally, faculty are a useful connection for promotion: students developing a makerspace can cater to the needs of a college by collaborating with the needs of faculty members. When a space is supported by many faculty, it is easier to build credibility and use resources across the entire campus.<br><br>
== Advice ==
1. Surround yourself with people who are passionate about what you are doing. These are the type of people you can call at 1:00 a.m. and know they’ll be there to help if something goes[[File:Light bulbs 1.jpg|thumb|Light bulbs 1.jpg]] wrong.<br/>2. Pace yourselves and be careful not to fall into discouragement. Recognize that you are doing something amazing! Any amazing feat requires a lot of time and effort. You can’t start at zero and instantaneously be at 100%. Try to take your time and have fun with it.<br/>3. Enjoy the little things and small victories along the way. Thank others for what they do and take some pride in what you were able to accomplish together.