<p>Hello! I haven't seen any posts from graduate hopefuls who want to pursue Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs. For my career, I want to become a director of Greek Life, first year programs, or be involved with admissions or residence life. I don't have a specific interest, but rather, would like to keep those options open.</p>
<p>Now, I have a few questions.</p>
<p>1) When applying to programs, will they want me to have a clear focus on which area I'd like to pursue? Or can I mention that I'm open and passionate about all aspects of Student Affairs?</p>
<p>2) What if I don't have much experience in Student Affairs? The programs I'm looking at say they admit applicants from varied BA programs. Well, when I was in undergrad, I was involved in the college newspaper, first-year experience for freshman, the English fraternity, university activities council, Residence Life Association, and a few volunteer programs involving students. I also held a job with Residence Life. Will this be enough to show them I'm serious about this career?</p>
<p>3) I've been out of school for a year, and during that time I haven't done anything Student Affairs or university related. I've done some tutoring and editing, but I've been working in a retail jobs. Will I get looked down upon if I haven't done anything SA-related this past year?</p>
<p>4) I have an average GPA, a 3.3.</p>
<p>I'm looking forward to replies and am hoping to connect with some other Higher Ed/Student Affairs applicants. Also, I am posting this in the Graduate forum to hopefully receive some more answers. Thanks!</p>