1. Get ahead on your homework for the week. Lock yourself in your room and get as much of it done as possible. You’ll be so happy you did when the chaos of Club Week starts.
2. Stop by GoodWill, Dirt Cheap, Walmart and Dollar Tree for anything you can find in your club colors. The best funky pants and all the club paint colors will run out quickly.
3. Don’t be embarrassed to go all out. Paint your whole face, carry around the club flag and cheer your loudest for your new club. The more you invest in your club, the more you’ll get out of it.
4. Be mindful ­­ — of your suite, your friends and even the deans. Keep all of your club stuff in your own corner and try to clean up your paint. Hug your friends and ask them how they’re really doing.
5. Keep the glitter to a minimum. Nobody wants to clean up after you.
6. Get to know your club brothers/sisters. You’ll have to know their names, so you might as well find out the best ways to love and care for them during this tough week.
7. Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself about all the silly things you’re doing; Club Week can get crazy. Don’t take yourself or the old members too seriously. We’re all just college students dressing up in crazy colors and yelling our heads off.
8. Clubs are such a fun experience, but they aren’t mandatory. Choose to be a part of what you’re doing. This week won’t be easy and breezy, but if you go in with a positive attitude, you’ll gain so much.
9. Remember your value comes from the Lord. Clubs are a great way to meet people and be a part of unique experiences, but they do not define you. Pray for rest and peace going into a crazy week.