The Friday Final Thought: Make Time to Alumni.

Yesterday, I had a blast at my favorite annual alumni event hosted by my alma mater, Westminster College in Salt Lake City, UT. It was a laid-back gathering where recent grads, alumni, and faculty joined together for some great food, refreshing drinks, and handwritten name badges that spark great conversations! It's always a great experience and last night was another memorable reunion.

Engaging in alumni events and programs can have many benefits, here are five of the top reasons you should consider getting involved.

1. Network like a pro: Alumni events are perfect for expanding your professional connections. You'll meet alumni with different backgrounds, experiences, and careers. These connections can lead to job opportunities, partnerships, mentorship, and valuable industry insights.

2. Boost your career game: Alumni events often include career fairs, panels, and workshops that'll level up your professional skills and knowledge. You'll get the inside scoop on industry trends and gather the tools you need to advance your career. Plus, you might even score exclusive job openings and internships through alumni networks.

3. Lifelong learning: Many alumni events offer educational opportunities beyond your college days. You can attend seminars, webinars, lectures, or workshops on topics that interest you. Lifelong learning not only expands your knowledge but also shows your commitment to personal growth and development.

4. Score a mentor: Alumni events bring together people at different career stages, which means mentorship opportunities galore. You can connect with experienced, successful alumni that have priceless insights, advice, and support that can help you navigate your own professional journey.

5. Alumni pride and community: By participating in alumni events, you'll reconnect with your alma mater and become an active member of the alumni community. It's a great way to show your love and loyalty to your college. These events celebrate alumni achievements, milestones, and contributions, giving you a chance to connect with like-minded folks who share a common bond.

Overall, joining alumni events and programs brings a ton of benefits. You'll make meaningful connections, advance your career, keep learning, get mentorship, and be part of a kick-ass community. These advantages will keep shaping your personal and professional growth long after you've thrown your graduation cap in the air.

That brings me to the final thought - Make Time to Alumni. You'll be glad you did :). - Mike T

OpenAI. (2023, May 19). Top 5 Benefits of Participating in Alumni Events and Programs of Your College?(edited for content).