Name: Elizabeth-Burton Jones
Year: Class of 2012
Hometown: Canton, Ohio
Major: Communications
Activities: Student Union Programming Board (Collaborations Chair), Kappa Delta Sorority (Chaplin), Carroll Singers, Church Choir, JCTV (Producer, host, and publicist for "Carroll Cribs"), Campus Ministry (lector)

"I have always been involved with various activities, so it was only natural to be involved at John Carroll University. Equally, I have always been involved within my community. I have been taught to always give back to my community and that is what I plan to do here at John Carroll. That being said, I am happy that I am involved because it has opened so many doors. I have met some great people and I have learned so much! I strongly encourage being involved because it is a beacon to a better college experience! By being involved, I have become acclimated to the campus and important venues. Most importantly, I promote the act of being involved because it offers a plethora of great lessons that stay with people throughout their careers! Get involved and give back...what do you have to lose?"

Name: Nick Skiviat
Year: Class of 2012
Hometown: Steubenville, Ohio
Major: Biology
Activities: Italian Club, Emerging Leader Program, Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Carroll Ambassador Program, Office of Admission Tour Guide, Relay For Life

"College tour guides, orientation leaders, admission counselors, and professors urge college students to get involved in campus activities and organizations, and this is some of the best advice that could be given to new students. College is not simply about taking classes and earning a degree, but about learning in and out of the classroom and preparing for the real world. All students should join groups and clubs on campus. It is the best way I can think of to carry out interests that are different from your field of study, perform in leadership positions, grow by learning about yourself and others, share your talents, and meet people that you otherwise wouldn't, especially students in different years of study. I can't imagine being a college student and not being involved on campus."

Name: Steve Stefanowicz, Jr.
Year: Class of 2011
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Major: Biochemistry
Activities: Pre-Pharmacy Club (President), Student Organization Review Board (Coordinator for Organization Development & Communication), Streak Week SWAT Leader, Reunion Weekend, Living & Leading Program, Student Alumni Association

"Being involved in extracurriculars at John Carroll has allowed for me to grow in so many ways. When I first came to John Carroll, it was difficult for me to fit in or to make a connection with my fellow students due to being a commuter. However, the more I became involved on campus, the more people I was able to meet and to establish a friendship with.

Participation in on-campus activities has also enhanced my interest in my major and professional goals. I have also been able to develop many relevant skills such as organization and time management which have proved worthy to my education. And most importantly, through my extracurriculars I have created lasting friendships which I now treasure more than ever.

For anyone attending John Carroll University, the most important advice I could ever give is to become involved in your studies, to grow with and within your community, and to develop your interests through extracurriculars. Believe me, it is definitely worth it!"