subject: Alumni Organizations: It Is Not Only About Being Connected [print this page] When learners think their relationship with the colleges end after graduation, they are definitely wrong. There are numerous ways to keep in touch with the school, one of which is by means of a formal association, among which purposes is connecting the college with its former learners. These organizations are called alumni associations, and they can be perceived as a hub that connects all students which graduated from a particular college over time. Numerous students do not even try to keep in touch with their university, and thus, they neglect membership in alumni association. It should be noted that the advantages of alumni associations extend beyond being a social centre of the university. Therefore, the present review will attempt to outline the essence of alumni associations and the reason for college students to join them.
Review
Initially, the goal of alumni associations is in creating a strong foundation of graduate students in a certain university. The formation of such associations can be justified for the school itself, where it is a way to know the achievements of graduate students, and accordingly, an advertisement showing the reputation of university via its well-known graduates. The major activities of alumni associations consist of regular meetings, reunions, publications, and many others. The activities are aimed not just on other alumni, but also toward existent student of the school. Successful alumni can give a piece of advice for students, especially those ones learning the same major.
Reasons to Join
There are countless reasons to become a member of an alumni association. In case connecting with your university, department, or your former instructor isn't a good reason to join, reasons such as the following are:
1. Seminar as well as development programs conducted by alumni associations.
2. The opportunity to exchange professional expertise in a particular area.
