Step out and join the community!!!
Playing games and hanging out with friends is fun, but wouldn’t it be nice for you to explore your community, too? It may sound boring now, but you’ll change your mind once you step out of your comfort zone.
Friends don’t just show up out of nowhere, we have to approach them. If you want to meet new friends, then joining an organization or volunteer program can help you expand your opportunities to meet new people.
You might wonder why I am encouraging you to join an organization. Well, I will share with you my experience. When I first joined organizations, it was because of my friends, and I didn’t know anyone else. I decided to take the first step out of my comfort zone, and since that moment, I am able to approach new people on my own and start making friends with them. It might be hard to talk to new people at first, but it does get easier.
Not only did I learn how to step out of my comfort zone, I also developed new skills as I joined different organizations and clubs. I learned how to communicate better, and express my feelings. I now have the skills to lead a team/group, and I have more confidence in myself when giving a presentation. You can’t gain these skills if you just stay in your comfort zone, so step out!
Here is a list of clubs at Oakland High to get you started:
- Aegis
- Amnesty International
- BuildOn
- Close Up
- Environmental Science Club
- Interact Club
- Key Club
- KIWINS
this makes me want to go out and do something that matters!!
Wow! This is very good! I like it! Especially the environmental science club part! Haha… I agree~ step out of your comfort zone and you will find more friends.
i agree with this article. people SHOULD step out of their comfort more! *p.s. i like how you added ESC there. <3
I’m the president of buildOn at Oakland High School!
MY CLUB IS MENTIONED!!! This is a good article eric! Everyone should step out of their comfort zone and help those people in need.
I agree with what you’re writing about. Every step you take outside your comfort zone contribute to the future you will have later on. More experiences will only make you a more well rounded person.
I agree! The most difficult thing to do is stepping our of your comfort zone. It does really get better =D
This is so true. Thats why i joined most of these clubs.
Can I say “Fresh?”
Nice picture,btw!
school activeness ftw
I like reaching out to the people around me! By stepping out of your comfort zone, one can acquire new skills, meet people of diverse backgrounds, AND enhance their social lives. Keep this up =)
Well done! I miss being involved in a club/organization. It’s fun! The experiences, friendships and opportunities you gain from there are priceless.
Step out your comfort zone!!!
Reaching out & contributing to the community is definitely something that will benefit us all. I’ve been in several organizations and clubs and by being in them, I feel like I’m really a part of my community. I encourage everyone to do the same!
good things about community and volunteering are: you can learn and explore soo many thing about other cultures and others in general and you can also learn to see things from others perspective and understand their POV. :] nice article!!
You’re a great example of someone stepping out of their comfort zone & exploring new things, give you props for that! & keep up the great work. =)