Student Involvement

Its the time of year in which we are starting the fourth quarter of first year and anxiously planning for summer and second year. The information on clubs and student council is out, and there is a healthy buzz about students getting involved. There are lots of great people interested in positions and I am eager to find out who lands where!
Right now we have the student elections for Graduate Business Council. Some level of interest, but it was disappointing to see that a number of positions had only one student running for them. One of the many benefits of student council representatives is the election in which students are given a voice. But if they are not given options, then there is a certain self selection process which leaves positions to be won by acclamation.
I hope that there are more people applying for roles - that we have a great council next year! Best of luck to those applying.
Incoming students who are student council/ club 'types' which many MBA students are, should know there is lots of opportunity to get involved and if it doesn't pan out for first year, there are lots of options for second year.