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7 Reasons why you should join Her Campus at UVic

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Vic chapter.

* shameless self-promo * Her Campus at UVic is one of the many interest based clubs at the University of Victoria. We want your creativity, authenticity and your true self to blossom here and Her Campus at UVic is the ideal environment.

1. Resume Builder

There are many opportunities to spruce up your resume. With leadership experience, social media, editing experience, writing, event planning and more!

2. Social network

You will meet the most incredible group of girls, with similar interest and all awesome collegiettes. You will get the opportunity to meet people from different faculties and years — some of which you may not have had the opportunity to meet elsewhere.

3. Professional networking

You have the opportunity to correspond and meet with various local companies, industries, professors, university professionals and alumni, as well the chance to attend HerConference with keynote speakers such as: Joyce Chang – Editor-in-Chief for SELF magazine, Nastia Liukin – Olympic Champion, Fitness Advocate and Author, Rebecca Minkoff – Fashion Designer, Samantha Power – U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and more!

4. Creative freedom in writing and content

Passionate about American Politics? Campus Life? Fashion? Makeup? Career Advice? You can write on any of these topics and more! Anything that is relevant or something you are passionate about can be published on our platform.

5. Campus engagement

Interact with different groups on campus, and meet various other organizations and people doing awesome things on campus.

6. A chance to explore your interests

Ever wanted to be a reviewer and review local restaurants and event? We’d love to have you write about your experiences, best hikes you’ve been on, or why the first 6 hour hike of your life is likely your last. With socials, events and your content you can explore more about yourself and flex your creative muscles.

7. Learn new skills

Whether it be social media techniques, writing improves, event coordination experience, editing and writing skills. You’ll be put in leadership positions and develop team working and development skills.

Interested? Contact our CC’s at jasmineyadeta@hercampus.com, and ellenharrison@hercampus.com. Feel free to email if you have any questions, want to collaborate or want to join at any time during the year.

 

Originally from Richmond, British Colmbia, Jasmine Yadeta is a forth-year student at the Univeristy of Victoria. She is studying for a BSc in Psychology and Computer Science and is Campus Correspondent for Her Campus at UVic. She enjoys breakfast related food items (but let's be honest, who doesn't?), movies, and salivating when in close proximety to baked goods. When not writing for HC, she loves volunteering on and off of campus, cooking with wine, and awing at the occasional puppy. She is constanly sassy, highly motivated and drinks an immense amount of coffee.
Ellen is a fourth year student at the University of Victoria, completing a major in Writing and a minor in Professional Writing: Editing and Publishing. She is currently a Campus Correspondent for the UVic chapter, and spends most of her free time playing Wii Sports and going out for breakfast. She hopes to continue her career in magazine editing after graduation, and finally travel somewhere farther than Disneyworld. You can follow her adventures @ellen.harrison