Arizona State University - Sun Devil Spark / Sahuaro Yearbook (Tempe, AZ)

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Editor ' s Note: Suzanne Luber was a student at ASU. She told her story about what it meant to be more than just a number here at ASU to Spark Yearbook copywriter Julie Reuvers. These are her own words on the social aspects of being a student. As a resident of the Washington, D.C. suburbs, I always went to school submerged with many different cultures, but at ASU there was a much friendlier atmosphere. As a volunteer in the ASU Sports Information Office, it was not unusual for me to spend 20 hours per week helping out in the office and recording statistics at sporting events. I loved to be busy, and enjoyed walking around campus, seeing people that I knew, and being able to say Hi to them. Familiar faces were comforting at such a large university, and they gave me a sense of belonging. I also found that socializing had its advantages, especially when I was elected vice president of the Sonora Hall Council at the start of my freshman year. Along with reporting sports at KASR Radio, these were small ways I got my feet on the ground. Soon I became a member of the Student Admissions Team. Through START, I brought the student perspective to information sessions with prospective students. Although I didn ' t get paid in dollars, I felt that a smile or a simple thank-you meant a lot. I liked letting people from other parts of the country know just how much I enjoyed ASU. As a part of START ' s outreach program, I went back to my hometown of Potomac, Maryland, to talk about ASU. I looked forward to the day when I saw someone on Palm Walk that I had spoken with during an admissions appointment. I was just hoping to make a difference at ASU. suzanne luber Julie above—Looking out onto the field at Sun Devil Stadium, Suzanne Luber gets a break from volunteering in the Sports Information Office. Luber recorded statistics at ASU sporting events. Photo by William Lynam left — Working at the Sports Information Office, Suzanne Luber checks some statistics. Luber said she was hoping to make a difference through her involvement. Photo by William Lynam 65 Relations