Four Crossed Logs: Staying connected through student life

While attending a small campus like Florida State Panama City, it can be difficult to feel connected with the student body. Whether you’re a nontraditional student or a newcomer to the college scene, the Panama City campus has various options for students to enjoy from every walk of life. With activities such as local campus events and interesting clubs to join, you’re sure to find something to keep you occupied and involved throughout the year.

Join a club

Joining a club is a great way to interact with other students who share a similar passion or interest. If you can’t seem to find a club that peeks your personal interest, you can always set out to start your own. Current registered student organizations include:

Association of Computing Machinery
Steven P. Leach, Advisor, sleach@pc.fsu.edu
Black Student Union
Trina Jackson, Advisor, tjackson@pc.fsu.edu
Civil Engineering Association
Ahmet Pamuk, Advisor, apamuk@pc.fsu.edu
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Geoffrey Brooks, Advisor, gbrooks@pc.fsu.edu
Garnet Key Honor Society
Cristina Rios, Advisor (850) 770-2253
Pi Alpha Upsilon
Kelley Kline, Advisor, kkline@pc.fsu.edu
Project Runway
Milinda Stephenson, Advisor, mjay@fsu.edu
Psychology Club
Kelley Kline, Advisor, kkline@pc.fsu.edu
Scuba Hyperbaric and Recreational Club (SHARC) Dive Club
Darren DeDario, Advisor, sharcfsupc@gmail.com
Society of Student Social Workers (SSSW)
Student Government Council
Mike Smith, Advisor, mjsmith2@pc.fsu.edu
The Veterans of America Club
Trina Jackson, Advisor, tjackson@pc.fsu.edu

Check your email for campus events

One of the advantages of a smaller campus is the ability to interact with students, faculty and staff on a more personal level. With fun events like powderpuff football (with students vs. staff), Halloween costume parties and etiquette classes, there is never a shortage of fun activities.

Although the campus is littered with flyers and posters, the primary source of information is right at your fingertips. Checking your student email account will not only keep you up to speed with important class announcements but will also keep you plugged into what’s going on around campus.

Spend a little time outdoors

If you missed out on a major campus event, there's still plenty to do on campus. Gather a few friends and spend a little time enjoying the beautiful campus. There’s a challenging disc golf course and an amazing walking trail where students gather together to exercise.

Attend a home football game

If you don’t mind taking a short road trip, grab a few close friends or family members and cheer on the best football team in the nation. Attending a home football game is the ultimate expression of school spirit and pride. The experience in itself is worth the travel time.