{"id":688,"date":"2024-05-01T13:54:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T17:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/?p=688"},"modified":"2026-01-20T16:06:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:06:40","slug":"how-can-online-students-get-involved-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/2024\/05\/how-can-online-students-get-involved-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Online Students Get Involved &#8220;On Campus&#8221;?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">As the world increasingly embraces online education, one concern you might have is losing connection to campus life. The traditional college experience encompasses academics but also social interaction, extracurricular activities, and a sense of community. However, with a bit of creativity and initiative, you can still stay closely connected to campus, despite the physical distance. Here are some ways we suggest staying in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\"><strong>Join virtual clubs \/organizations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 30%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.campuslabs.com\/engage\"><strong>THE HUB<\/strong><\/a> is a social platform where you can join clubs and organizations and create them yourself. You can also see news and what\u2019s going on around campus. You can also participate in virtual leadership opportunities (for example, campus ambassador roles). Try these ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Create a study group online<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">You can do this by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.campuslabs.com\/engage\"><strong>THE HUB<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp; and creating a group or by making a social media post to see who would be interested in joining the group you\u2019re making.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Join an online gaming group<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Online gaming is a popular community that anyone can get involved in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Take a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.campuslabs.com\/engage\"><strong>THE HUB<\/strong><\/a> for additional clubs and organizations that catch your eye.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/woman-studying-outside-dog.jpg\" alt=\"A young woman studying alone with her small dog nearby\" class=\"wp-image-702 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/woman-studying-outside-dog.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/woman-studying-outside-dog-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/woman-studying-outside-dog-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\"><strong>Student Government<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">You do not need to be physically on campus to impact student life and policies. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.miamioh.edu\/group\/regional_student_government\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/events.miamioh.edu\/group\/regional_student_government\"><strong>Student Government<\/strong><\/a> is a great way to learn about what&#8217;s going on around you with your peers. Participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/events.miamioh.edu\/group\/regional_student_government\"><strong>Student Government<\/strong><\/a>, gain leadership skills, and change campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/virtual-office-hours-zoom.jpg\" alt=\"A student participating in virtual office hours with other students and faculty in a Zoom meeting.\" class=\"wp-image-698 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/virtual-office-hours-zoom.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/virtual-office-hours-zoom-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/virtual-office-hours-zoom-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Attend virtual office hours&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Attending virtual office hours helps you to stay in touch with professors and other students. You can discuss assignments, ask for feedback, or even study. Staying in touch with your peers will help you feel connected and motivated to achieve your goals. You can find these by contacting whomever you choose to do office hours with or check out the instructor\u2019s syllabus.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Attend virtual career fairs and networking events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/student-resources\/career-services-professional-development\/index.html\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/student-resources\/career-services-professional-development\/index.html\"><strong>Student Career Services and Professional Development<\/strong><\/a> to learn about networking events and career fairs. These events offer valuable opportunities to establish connections, gain insights into different industries, and explore internship opportunities. Kickstart your career and expand your professional network early on.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\"><strong>Volunteer\u2014virtually<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Do you enjoy teaching? Online tutoring might be right up your alley. <a href=\"https:\/\/miamioh.edu\/regionals\/student-resources\/tutoring-learning-center\/index.html\"><strong>Regionals Tutoring and Learning Center<\/strong><\/a>. This can help you get a head start if you are interested in tutoring, and it would be a great piece of information to include in a teacher portfolio or a resume!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\"><strong>&nbsp;How do I find out about virtual events?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 20%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Access the <a href=\"https:\/\/events.miamioh.edu\/calendar\"><strong>Miami University Calendar<\/strong><\/a> to find virtual events. Find upcoming and current events with different themes that interest you.&nbsp;How to find virtual events\u2014view the quick video tutorial on the right or follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/events.miamioh.edu\/calendar\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/events.miamioh.edu\/calendar\"><strong>events.MiamiOH.edu\/calendar<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Click or tap the red button, \u201cFilter.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Scroll down until you see \u201cExperience.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">Click or tap \u201cVirtual.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#ad102a\">See what is happening around the virtual campus. Search for different activities such as:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Book discussions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lectures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Health and Wellness workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:18px\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cultural celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/virtual-events-screen-recording.mov\"><\/video><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">Get Social. Anytime, anywhere<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:21% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock-576x1024.png\" alt=\"Mobile phone showing Miami University E-Campus Instagram profile\" class=\"wp-image-713 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock-768x1365.png 768w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock-864x1536.png 864w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock-600x1067.png 600w, https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/miami-regionals-e-campus\/files\/2024\/05\/ec-insta-mock.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Did you know you can find student tips, stories, resources, and virtual event announcements on our social media sites? Like-minded online students are there, too. Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ecampusmiami\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MiamiECampus\"><strong>Facebook<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/flow\/login?redirect_after_login=%2FECampusMiami\"><strong>X, Formerly known as Twitter<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@miamiuniversityregionalse-9916\/videos\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>. @ us in your reels or tag us in your tips and stories.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#c41230\">How will you stay connected to campus?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\">Staying connected to campus as an online student is more than just accessing resources. By maintaining ties with your campus community, you forge relationships, access support systems, and engage in collaborative learning experiences. Whether participating in virtual clubs, attending online events, or connecting with professors and peers, staying connected ensures you remain plugged into the vibrant pulse of campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#edece2\"><em>Miami University Regionals E-Campus thanks and acknowledges&nbsp;<strong>Grace Osterberger<\/strong>&nbsp;for compiling and writing the content of this blog. Grace is a first-year student studying Applied Biology. She plans to further her career as a safety manager upon completing her degree.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the world increasingly embraces online education, one concern you might have is losing connection to campus life. 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