extracurriculars

I was never much of a joiner in high school. Sure, I liked to stay involved, but I certainly wasn't a cheerleader or on social chair. All that changed when I went to Queen's. Homecoming Football

If you can't beat them, join them, right? During my first few days at Queen's it was made very apparent that this was a school where people got involved. School spirit, whether you like it or not, is present, and it's contagious. Ask any Queen's grad to sing the Oil Thigh and chances are you'll be treated a marathon session of singing and leg kicks. Oooooo. Clubs Sports Grad School

Anyway, half the reason that a Queen's degree is so important is because you are a part of a community, both while at school and once you convocate. There are so many traditions and organizations that only exist at Queen's - making it it's own little world. No matter where in the world you go after Queen's, you'll always be a part of that network, that community.

If I have just one piece of advice, it's to get involved. Join clubs, work on campus, volunteer, play a sport. Extracurriculars are a huge part of your education. Not only do they look good on a resume or a grad school application, but they are the best possible way to meet new and interesting people, and to get the most out of your time at Queen's.

Above: an engineer painted purple at homecoming.

Above: The Golden Gaels Football teams kick's McGill's ass.

Above: The Queen's Bands is one of the largest organizations on campus.