Finding a community after graduation can be a challenge for many, but Christi Lineberry, director of chapters and regional engagement, says joining an alumni chapter can make a tremendous impact on life after college.
“The great thing about alumni chapters in particular is that you have people that you already have common ground with because you have a similar experience at Virginia Tech,” Lineberry said. “Especially if you're someone who's moving around a lot, being able to find people in your local area that you can easily connect with and help build your professional network is really helpful.”
Joining an alumni chapter can provide a myriad of benefits — most notably social experiences. Moving to an unfamiliar area or branching into a new career can feel isolating, but joining a chapter can ease the process.
“Come out to events,” Lineberry said. “That's probably the quickest and easiest way to meet people. It doesn't matter if you're an introvert or an extrovert because there's always going to be somebody there that you can talk to and really feel like you are a part of a community.”
So when should you join an alumni chapter? Lineberry suggests reaching out after moving to a new area after graduation. If you are just starting out in your career, alumni chapters are a great way to find jobs and networking or to just simply learn more about a new region.
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