Spring Break
Getting Connected
By: Patrique Ludan
Issue date: 8/26/09 Section: News
For many students, the transition from on-campus to off-campus living is difficult. The Off-Campus Aggies work to make it easier.
"Our mission is to first and foremost connect off-campus students to the campus," said OCA president Daniel Springer.
Around 48,000 students are enrolled at A&M, and out of that number 38,000 live off campus, Springer said.
"This is a pretty large population, that may or may not be exposed to the same information readily available to on-campus students through their residence hall," said Springer.
Significant changes are taking place in OCA, with a completely new executive council and a new outlook on how the organization runs, Springer said.
"We want to make ourselves more available to those off campus," said OCA public relations chair Kyle Bryson.
There are a number of opportunities currently on the drawing board for OCA.
"We are currently working to create an Aggie-based, easy-to-use cookbook that will allow students not familiar with the kitchen the option to cook for themselves rather than relying on fast food for survival," Springer said.
The cookbook will be filled with recipes contributed by Aggie Moms.
OCA is working on a survival guide for students living on- or off-campus, said OCA vice president Amanda Daniels.
The cookbook and survival guide will help raise funds and give the organization more exposure.
This semester, OCA plans to host events around apartment complexes to help off-campus students.
OCA provides a springboard to get off-campus students involved in on-campus student organizations, Springer said .
"We plan to use different leadership techniques to teach students different aspects of being an effective leader," Springer said. "Off Campus Aggies will also provide an opportunity for students to get involved in intramurals and help plan and participate in community service projects."
With the largest freshman class set to descend upon A&M this fall, the OCA has planned a number of activities to welcome the Class of 2013.
According to Springer, members of the executive council are also part of such organizations as Aggie Orientation Leader Program, the Corps of Cadets and Greek Life.
"The range of knowledge and experience enables Off Campus Aggies to effectively reach and assist new students to the community," Springer said.
The OCA plans to take part in Gig 'Em Week Events as well as the MSC Open House this fall.
Additional ideas are being brainstormed within the organization to help OCA move forward into the future.
"All members will have the distinctive opportunity to help mold the organization to leave a lasting impression for years to come," Springer said.
"Our mission is to first and foremost connect off-campus students to the campus," said OCA president Daniel Springer.
Around 48,000 students are enrolled at A&M, and out of that number 38,000 live off campus, Springer said.
"This is a pretty large population, that may or may not be exposed to the same information readily available to on-campus students through their residence hall," said Springer.
Significant changes are taking place in OCA, with a completely new executive council and a new outlook on how the organization runs, Springer said.
"We want to make ourselves more available to those off campus," said OCA public relations chair Kyle Bryson.
There are a number of opportunities currently on the drawing board for OCA.
"We are currently working to create an Aggie-based, easy-to-use cookbook that will allow students not familiar with the kitchen the option to cook for themselves rather than relying on fast food for survival," Springer said.
The cookbook will be filled with recipes contributed by Aggie Moms.
OCA is working on a survival guide for students living on- or off-campus, said OCA vice president Amanda Daniels.
The cookbook and survival guide will help raise funds and give the organization more exposure.
This semester, OCA plans to host events around apartment complexes to help off-campus students.
OCA provides a springboard to get off-campus students involved in on-campus student organizations, Springer said .
"We plan to use different leadership techniques to teach students different aspects of being an effective leader," Springer said. "Off Campus Aggies will also provide an opportunity for students to get involved in intramurals and help plan and participate in community service projects."
With the largest freshman class set to descend upon A&M this fall, the OCA has planned a number of activities to welcome the Class of 2013.
According to Springer, members of the executive council are also part of such organizations as Aggie Orientation Leader Program, the Corps of Cadets and Greek Life.
"The range of knowledge and experience enables Off Campus Aggies to effectively reach and assist new students to the community," Springer said.
The OCA plans to take part in Gig 'Em Week Events as well as the MSC Open House this fall.
Additional ideas are being brainstormed within the organization to help OCA move forward into the future.
"All members will have the distinctive opportunity to help mold the organization to leave a lasting impression for years to come," Springer said.
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