Why We Love Being Explore Program Student Leaders!
The Explore Program’s network and roles for student leaders is an amazing opportunity to stay involved with the program even after declaring a major, to develop leadership skills through various roles available, and to build community with other students and student leaders. Below are quotes from current student leaders about what they think are the best aspects of being an Explore Programs student leader!
“The best thing about being a student leader is connecting with younger students about their decision making process and sharing my experiences with them!” – Elaina Phalen
“I love being a student leader because of the great Explore community! Since I got involved a few years ago, I’ve met so many amazing people and developed so many friendships. The Explore Program is a place where I know I can always find support.” – JJ French
“My favorite part of being an Explore Program student leader is the sense of community that we have. I love how everyone supports one another as they explore majors and in their extracurricular activities, too. It’s really clear when we do our student leader socials – everyone is able to just hang out and have a good time with each other.” – Beyer Bullard
“I would say the best part of being a student leader is the continued support I feel from the Explore community. The second best part is meetings with Kim because she’s so funny”. – Priya Amin
“Being a student leader is such a rewarding experience because it gives me an opportunity to pass on what I’ve learned over the years at Northeastern to freshman Explore students. I really enjoy building relationships with students and supporting their freshman experience in any way possible.” – Marena Ramirez
“The best part of being an Explore Program student leader is the support system that it provides. No matter whether I am in an active student leader position or not, the Explore Program team and my fellow student leaders are always there to give me words of encouragement, give me advice, or share a laugh when I need it!” – Abbey Holland
“For me personally, my favorite part about being an Explore Program Student Leader is being able to watch students go from exploring to declaring a major and knowing I had a hand in helping them make such an important decision. Being a student leader for three years now I have worked with so many students all with unique abilities, interests, and wants. It has been such a joy to be able to debrief with students on what they have loved and enjoyed the most during their time exploring and then helping them find a major that feels right for them. I remember how crazy and daunting the declaring process felt so to know that I can make another student’s life a bit easier by listening and talking about their exploration process, is something I will never forget!” – Julia Ellis
“The community is definitely my favorite part about being an Explore Program Student Leader. Not just the other student leaders, but the faculty and the current Explore students as well! Everyone is super nice and supportive and honestly I’m not sure how I would’ve gotten through college without them. No matter what, there is always someone with a smile on their face in 1 Meserve, and while I might be graduating this semester, I’ll definitely come back when everything opens up again.” – Matt Calapatia
