By Hannah Hecht– Congratulations to Paul Johnson, Omicron Delta Kappa’s Student Leader of the Month for October.
Johnson is a sophomore mass communications and international relations double major. He serves as the student advocate for student government and a residence assistant on Dimmitt’s wellness hall. He also does work with the campus radio station KMSC, the International Students Association, and campus ministries.
Here are some questions and answers from Paul in a new CR segment which will feature five questions for each Student Leader of the Month.
What is your favorite event, activity or organization that you are involved with on campus?
“Its hard to pick a favorite event or group because I am involved with multiple great groups on campus. But I like ODK’s Into the Streets because the concept of giving back to the community is one that I value a lot. And also it gets a lot of students involved, which is great. My favorite organization would have to be Student Government because of my position there. I am the Student Advocate this year and that gives me a chance to interact with students and get their concerns and suggestions on how to make Morningside better.”
How does being a student leader enhance your college experience?
“Even though its called a student leader, I like to see it in my head as a student servant. I like having the chance to serve my fellow students, and that feeling you get from helping others and knowing that others are happier because of you is worth all the work. Also, I am an international affairs and mass communications major so my involvement on campus gives me hands on experience on how I can put my majors to use after college.”
If you could change one thing on campus, what would you change?
“This is a tough one. I can’t say there is one big thing I would like to change on campus. I absolutely love the size and the family atmosphere here at Morningside, and I would not trade it for anything. If there is one thing we can improve on is student involvement in activities; I’d love to see more students get out and take advantage of the multiple activities that are planned almost every night on campus.”
What are you planning on doing after graduation? What’s your dream job?
“I am really not sure what I am doing after college, which is scary because I am already a junior. However, I am glad my majors are both a little broad and give me multiple options for job opportunities. My dream job will be to work for the United Nations some day as an ambassador. But Rome was not built in a day, and I know I’ll have to work hard to achieve that.”
What piece of advice would you give to a freshman who is looking to get more involved or to become a student leader on campus?
“My advice to most freshmen is ‘Don’t be afraid to try new things.’ I know this is cliché, but I really do believe it because it has worked for me. Being involved and being a student leader involves you taking a risk and trying things that you never thought of doing. We all have our comfort zones but growth happens when you try something new.”
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