One aspect of humanity is the desire to find themselves and their place in life. This is a desire that’s aged and developed as much as humanity itself. After all, it’s a concept unique to humanity alone, attached to questions such as “Who am I?” and “What’s the meaning of life—what’s the meaning of my life?”
Some people find themselves in faith, concluding that they are found in Jesus Christ alone. Still, they seek to find a place to belong, a place full of like-minded individuals who are pursuing the meaning of life with Jesus, just as they are. But another question looms before them: how do they find a place of like-minded believers in a world that’s primarily secular?
Just like Christians, modern day humans are constantly asking questions, experimenting, adapting, and seeking answers to understand where they fit in, and who they fit in with. Students at Texas A&M-Texarkana are no different.
Many students, of all ages, are interested in trying as many things as they can, all to satisfy a yearning that’s been passed down from generation to generation. However, many students, much like their ancestors, are nomadic in the sense that they never stay in one place for too long. They lack the right factors to truly belong– community, diversity, and purpose.
How can a student belong, when they don’t have a place to belong to or people to belong with?
The answer is located on the “TAMUT Clubs & Organizations” bulletin board at the University Center. On this bulletin board are various clubs and organizations, many of which are student-led, student-centered, and student-based.
From Phi Lambda Chi and Omega Delta Chi to G2:20 and Cru—each organization is unique and gives every student the liberty to explore themselves. These organizations give students the opportunity, not only to explore their identities, but also the chance to find a community and create long-lasting friendships.
So, for any students who find themselves asking similar questions about identity and the meaning of life, find your way to the University Center and check out that bulletin board. It could be a doorway to memories, experiences, and adventures you never imagined would lead you to discovering who you really are.