My last two cents

ihe time most of you read this column, there will be a newly elected SGA president.

I' 11miss the job, but I wish the best of luck to whoever

Right now, the most popular song on the radio is Baz Luhrman's advice-column single "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen).'" In the spirit of that song, I would like to offer my advice to the next prez:

1. DON'T SEE THE ADMINISTRATION AS YOUR ENEMY. I know that a lot of the student body sees the administration as their enemy.

People always talk about taking on the administration.

I was the same way.

Yeah, there are a number of administrators who care more about the bottom line than the students. But that is not everyone.

You will grow to trust some of the administrators. Others will see you as selling out, or being a tool of the administration.

Don't feel bad. Every SGA president in Cabrini's history has had this label.

Contrary to popular belief, most of them are not here to get rich off us.

And it is not productive to deal with an administration that sees you as their enemy.

2. LISTEN TO THE RETURNING BOARD MEMBERS. They have experience that no one else on campus can relate to.

You are fortunate to have three experienced members on your cabinet.

Also, always consult your board before saying anything about SGA. When you speak, you are

Bspeaking for your whole board, so get it right.

3. ACCEPT CRITICISM. Half the people on campus will think they could do a better job than you can. Some of them may even be right, but they did not go out for the job. You did. Take their inevitable criticism in stride. More often than not, you can learn something from it.

4. WATCH WHAT YOU SAY. Remember that you are the SGA president 24 hours a day. It is not something you can be selective about. You never know when some opportunist will see the chance to make themselves look good by making you look bad. So try to avoid saying anything that could come back to bite you later.

5. DON'T LET YOUR EGO GET IN THE WAY. This college was here before you, and it will be here after you. So will the SGA. Don't let a sense of self-importance cloud your judgment.

6. KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT YOUR SCHOOL. This may be the hardest part of the job. But if you don't stay involved and positive about what you are doing, then how can you expect anyone else to?

7. REALIZE HOW LUCKY YOU ARE. You have the opportunity to do some great things for school. Don't ever lose sight of that.

8. DO OTHER THINGS. Getajob, workout, stay busy. Dwelling on things won't do you any good.

9. HONOR THE OATH OF SECRECY. You are going to know about many important things before anyone else.

Usually, things that are on the down-low are there for a reason.

10. LEARN FROM YOUR PREDECESSORS. Even if their advice sounds silly, take it. They might just have a point or two.

Good luck to next year's SGA.

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