<p>Has anybody ever joined AGS at PCC? How was it? Was it worth it?</p>
<p>I was planning to join once I get into PCC. I heard it's a great way to meet new people and get volunteer hours. However, I'm also worried that it will be too time consuming for me. I want to focus on academics too.</p>
<p>Insight would be helpful!</p>
<p>Although I’m not apart of PCC AGS, I can speak openly about the organization since I am a member of AVC’s chapter (I will be working on my third year active in the fall semester). As someone who went to a charter high school and didn’t know anyone or spoke to anyone (School days consisted of two days a week for an hour each taking tests. I finished a year early, so I’m not complaining for the lack of interaction), AGS allowed me to make several good friends, become very involved on campus, learn the trades of running a successful event and become more social. </p>
<p>Every year, AGS has an annual spring convention (I went to Ontario, California for three days earlier this year in April. Next year we’re probably going back up north to San Jose). From what I’ve seen, every chapter seems to be a small family (I know mine is). Of course it depends on how active you are. Having said that, the one thing I do stress is that although the activities may be fun, don’t let the club have priority over your studies or GPA. Set aside what you’re capable of doing and what you have time for (you do not have to participate in every event or feel accountable because you would rather study). Other than that, you should check out PCC’s AGS chapter Alpha (they’re the original). Sit in on a meeting and see how things go.</p>
<p>Focus on academics before you decide to join clubs like AGS… I was in it at SMC and it was very very very very very time consuming. The fact theres a set amount of hours you have to complete with a set amount of “other” things you have to attend is a waste of time. Most of the volunteer events would fill up within the day they are announced…“officers” and the higher ups would always act like dumbasses… the president is a dumbass who is trying to weasel her way into UCLA… </p>
<p>All in all, you don’t really need a club to get volunteer hours. Go to a soup kitchen or go to a church and volunteer if you really need the hours. Putting AGS on your application doesn’t mean much either.</p>
<p>That sounds like my club. hahaha</p>
<p>As mentioned above, it can be VERY time consuming if you don’t draw a line. I found that some people would be lazy and if they screwed up with an event, they dumped it on everyone else. It’s kind of a sweet/sour relationship with me.</p>