Whether you're a new student, transfer student or returning student, it's always a good opportunity to get to know organizations on campus and find out where you fit in best.

When I came to Benedictine College, I attended the ministry fair for different organizations on campus - one of which was FOCUS.

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) is an organization made up of recent college graduates that serve as missionaries who are dedicated to helping students grow in their walk with Christ through Bible studies, outreach events and one-on-one mentorships.

It wasn't until the fall of my sophomore year that I said "yes" to being involved with FOCUS. Between the time I first heard about FOCUS and actually got involved, It kept coming up in my life. I found out that my roommate was involved with FOCUS. She was being discipled and that seemed like such a foreign concept to me.

One day a FOCUS missionary came to our cheer practice. From that day on my life has never been the same.

Through FOCUS, I have grown tremendously in my faith and have come to realize that I have a desire to serve others in any way possible. This past Christmas break, I went on the Summit Leadership Summit (SLS) '16 with Benedictine College. I never imagined going to something like that. I learned so much about discipleship and spreading the word of God to all.

FOCUS has introduced to some of the most caring and passionate people. Shoutout to my missionary Lauren Dorsett. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for always showing me how much God loves me. Thank you for always believing in me.

There's nothing more encouraging that getting a random text asking how I'm doing or hearing someone say "I totally understand" because they've experienced or are currently experiencing the same thing as you.

FOCUS has definitely impacted my life in more ways than I thought possible. I never thought that I would be starting a bible study for my cheer team. (Keep them in your prayers!!) I never thought that I would be an Evangelization Major.

Matthew 28:19 "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit"

If you don't know what FOCUS is, I strongly encourage you to to check them out. I didn't know about FOCUS till my sophomore year and I wish I could have gotten more involved sooner.

So, see if FOCUS is at your university and consider getting involved because I guarantee you its a choice you won't regret.