BBC campus shows “their spirit in a big way”

Fabienne Fleurantin/ Staff Writer

It’s your first semester on campus and you are in a bind — stuck between the choice of being all academics or all social life. Well, maybe it’s time you find a balance of both, and Campus Life at the Biscayne Bay Campus can help with that.

Campus Life at BBC takes the initiative “to engage students in holistic learning by instilling diversity, leadership and personal development through its program and services,” according to the FIU Student Affairs website.  

So, for all you BBC-ers out there who are interested in getting involved at FIU and outside the community, this is the way to go.

BBC may be a smaller campus, but they show their spirit in a big way, with the amount of events and activities that are available on the campus. Just as the Modesto Maidique Campus has Week of Welcome, for example, so does BBC.

And any student who wants to eat at the Breakfast Bonanza, participate in Arts by the Bay and have lunch, or play some video games and have smoothies is more than welcome to do so.

They also have Panther Power, the spirit council at BBC. It’s responsible for invoking “a sense of pride in each student to enhance a sense of community.” They host tailgates, provide transportation to athletic events at MMC and so much more.

Camila Gonzalez, a sophomore majoring in journalism and international relations, appreciates all that Campus Life at BBC does for its students.

“I like how they get students involved through different activities that are both informative and fun to be a part of,” Gonzalez said.

Junior broadcast media major Emily Hernandez also shared Gonzalez’s sentiments about BBC and its emphasis on student involvement.

“BBC is a calm campus, but when events like Mrs. FIU are hosted here, you really get to see the pride our Panthers have,” Hernandez said.

Campus life at BBC also creates flyers and posters to promote organizations on campus as well as pins to distribute to students.

Students can also enjoy the Restaurant and Business Fair that is hosted at BBC annually. Over 30 businesses share their most popular cuisines and products with students, and over 600 attendees take part in the event every year.

And believe it or not, but all of these events are sponsored by Campus Life at BBC.

The endless effort of inclusivity and involvement are apparent in all the activities and events that BBC provide for their students.

It’s a home where students, faculty and staff become acquainted with one another and learn more about what BBC has to offer.

Coming to BBC and seeing the influence that this campus has on its students is extremely refreshing. It’s more than a place where students go to class and go home. It’s a place of comfort where students know they have found something that they can excel in.

This gives students a chance to see what they are interested in, meet new people and gain access to a whole new world where they can embrace the culture and diversity that is BBC.

 

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