If you are a freshman looking for ways to get involved in Student Government, the Freshman Internship Program is just the thing you need.
The Student Government Association (SGA) welcomes and provides freshmen with the opportunities to learn more about what Student Government does.
“Students can learn more about the people in Student Government and what we can do to connect with other organizations and how we can help the students on campus,” said Fatima Boumahchad, director of the Internship Program. “It’s supposed to give them leadership opportunities; they get to work with committees and form their own projects.”
By assisting the Student Government with their projects and events, freshmen will be able to form relationships within their committee and other organizations while adapting to Wright State. Projects and events vary depending on the committee.
For example, last year, the committee for Internal Affairs was in charge of planning an event for the Chinese New Year. Likewise, every committee is responsible for coming up with ideas and projects. Meetings are held weekly where students can discuss and brainstorm.
Just like each committee is responsible for creating projects and events, an individual committee is responsible for the Freshman Program’s success. This more or less depends on the students and how willing they are to be involved with the organization.
By forcing themselves out of their shells, students can build up a rapport with their committee, other organizations, students and staff.
“In my committee, we all got really close throughout the year and it was nice to have friends within the Student Government and in the Student Government themselves,” said Boumahchad. “Everybody there is really nice and welcoming, so that really gets you to open up to them.”
Internships offered by the program are unpaid only, since the goal is to develop personally and professionally. However, you can run for the same position once you have gone through the program.
Freshmen who are interested in getting involved can apply through https://www.wright.edu/student-government-association/join-sga or contact fatima.boumahchad@wsusg.com for more information.
