Warren Orgs Galore!

Many students say college is what you make of it and that getting involved is your first step to doing so. Within my past year at UCSD, I’d have to say that they prove a very strong point. Getting involved with student organizations has been a primary influence in my college experience thus far. Student organizations are a great way to meet new people, many who can share a common interest with you and expose you to fresh and new ideas. Warren College has a variety of organizations to suit your interests, and I encourage all of you to try them out and see what they have to offer. So here’s a chance to familiarize yourself with most of the student organizations to see what interests you!

Warren Association of Volunteer Enthusiasts (WAVE)

Whether it’s because you want to embark on a journey to change the world or just enjoy a day doing some volunteer-work with friends, WAVE is the organization for you. WAVE looks to encourage volunteerism among the Warren College community through events not only at UCSD, but also within the greater San Diego area. Throughout the year, this organization holds various successful events allowing UCSD students to give back to their community. Among these are the quarterly blood drives for the Red Cross where a single person’s donation could potentially save three lives. During the holiday seasons, WAVE conducts canned food drives which are then given out to those in need. If you’re interested in more physical projects, WAVE hosts a variety of beautification projects which can range from improving Warren facilities to restoring San Diego parks. WAVE offers so many different opportunities for volunteering and will introduce you to a great group of people set out on helping various communities. Here’s their website if you’d like to check it out more: http://wcwave.ucsd.edu/index.html

Programming at Warren (PAW)

If you’re up for an organization that puts on programs for the Warren community, look no further than PAW. PAW aims to host events that unite all of Warren College. Social events help acquaint students with others to give them the chance of beginning the strong friendships they’ve hoped to gain in college. PAW hosts a variety of resident events which include the ever-so-popular Halloween Haunted House built for a fun spook. You can also be a part of planning their pizookie nights where students can chow down on some free, delicious pizookies with their friends. If you have any events that you think would add to other people’s college experience, come on out and try this organization. For more information, visit http://paw.ucsd.edu/index.php to get more in-depth knowledge.

Warren Transfer and Commuter Coalition (WTCC)

This Warren organization is geared towards transfer and commuter students who want to feel more connected to the campus. Its goal is to help transfer and commuter students get involved with UCSD through a variety of events held each year. WTCC events include poker nights where you’ll be able to meet other transfer or commuter students and enjoy a fun night playing cards to your heart’s content. Perhaps one of the most popular events WTCC holds is the Disneyland trips which occur during fall and spring quarter. The tickets are subsidized through WTCC to make it cheaper for you to go to the Happiest Place on Earth, and rides are provided, too! If you're a commuter looking to help yourself and others get better connected to the campus, get to know WTCC more through their Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2202794915&v=wall

Warren College Student Council (WCSC)

Whether you want to continue your student council experience from high school or begin your adventure of student government here in college, WCSC is the place for you. Warren College Student Council is the main body that governs Warren College, making decisions each and every day on issues that affect you as a Warren student. WCSC holds applications and interviews in both the fall and spring, so you have two opportunities to get involved during your first year here. Positions such as Resident at Large and Freshmen Representative are especially geared towards incoming students, but there are also a variety of positions offered such as Events Board Programmer, Judicial Board Member, and others that will surely catch your eye. From hosting events to working for better food in the dining halls to bringing important campus-wide issues back to Warren College, WCSC's goals span a wide array of possibilities that you won't want to pass up.The WCSC website is currently under renovation for a bold new look come this Fall but check back frequently at http://wcsc.ucsd.edu for more info!

Commision of Warren Spirit (COWS)

Perhaps one of my greatest experiences this past year at UCSD has been Spirit Night, the University’s very own homecoming. It’s a night where students come out and show their spirit, pride, and love for UC San Diego as well as their respective colleges. COWS is the Warren-specific spirit group geared towards both Warren and UCSD pride. The week leading up to the big event is filled with a variety of fun and spirited events meant to rile students up for the big basketball game. With Warren winning second place at last year’s Spirit Night, we will be returning next year to claim the Spirit Night trophy through a series of competitions and decoration events. So be a part of Warren history as we win Spirit Night once and for all! Join COWS! @ UCSD through their facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=164422677378&ref=ts and get a head start in building your Warren and UCSD pride!

You’ll find out much more about these various organizations once you’ve arrived, but I hope you’ve gained some basic insight into what Warren has to provide. Each organization has something unique to offer, and don’t be afraid to try each one to see if they’re the right fit for you. Make sure to take advantage of your first year here at UCSD and make your college experience! Warren Pride!

-Kevin Hoang

Freshman OL, Group 2