My name is Chamario McMichael and I’m a non-traditional student, dual majoring in Public Administration /Policy Analysis and Political Science here at UWSP. Today I’m excited to blog about my student involvement here at UWSP. Before I write about all the great things here, I would like to share how I chose UWSP as my school of higher learning.
Lane Tech College Prep is one of the most diverse schools in the city of Chicago. Not only are Lane Tech rich in culture, but they lead the state and city in academic, athletic and student involvement achievements. Like many other high school seniors, I was faced with the task of applying to colleges and universities. “It would be nice to journey off with friends” I thought and then I thought about what it is I was looking for in a school. On so many occasions I came to UWSP to visit. Each time I was won over by the environment which created an atmosphere of learning and leadership. However, after being accepted to many schools, I was stuck with choosing the right school for me.
When I entered the freshmen class of 1998 it was at a small private school in Illinois. The environment presented at the college visit did not reflect the actual campus environment. So after the first year I decided to transfer to UWSP. Once I transferred I immediately begin to get involved with campus organizations. My clubs of choice is Student Government, Multi-culture student groups and Sigma Tau Gamma (my fraternity). With the rich leadership experience I gained in high school the decision to transfer to UWSP was one of the best decisions of my life.
UWSP is good for me because the student involvement and employment opportunity has helped me obtain some real world leadership opportunities and skills. Students here at UWSP would all agree that the involvement opportunities here incorporated with our great academic curriculum has shaped many to do extremely well. For me, well in the fall I will graduate with a bachelors of science and will pursue law school. So in my blogs I will share with you how I balance my school work, employment, student leadership and involvement leading up to graduation.
Chamario
