OPENING THE BOOK that unfolds the chapters of college life, we find ourselves searching for a place where we can belong. We yearn for people who walk the same path as ours, for memories that feel fulfilling—like the ones we once dreamed of in our years of youth—and for a community that echoes warm laughter and feels like home. In this warm and vibrant ray of sunshine, Haru, the season I continue to wish for, hums the spring day of longing and purpose found in college organizations.

Entering the University is a mix of a spark of fulfillment and unease. The dream, the hushed wishes, and the prayers we had of standing tall in front of such a prestigious institution coming true bring us to the agent of spring, who arrives with the quiet promise of new beginnings, a season many have never witnessed firsthand, yet vividly feels familiar.

But beyond that peaceful breeze, we still feel frightened of the unknown that awaits us outside our familiar ground.

We search for meaning—a purpose. Our identities are not chained to a single definition, but we continue to evolve and unveil mysteries about ourselves that we never knew or expected.

University is a place for us not just to experience high-quality education, but also a ground for us to discover a side of ourselves that never comes into light because of the comfort zone we used to reside in.

In search of a place to belong, one may come across a refuge that feels strangely familiar despite being entirely unknown. It is the kind of community that stirs quiet curiosity, drawing people closer until that curiosity becomes the very reason they choose to be part of it. 

Organizations exist as a space where students can find their own kind—not just through blood relations or cultural background, but as a path that leads to shared passion, shaped by diverse experiences and perspectives.

Perhaps the greatest misconception is believing that passion and practicality must stand on opposite sides, when, in reality, they often walk hand in hand.

However, organizations are not only for our enjoyment, but also serve as a stepping stone toward the professions we aspire to pursue. This is especially common in today’s modern society, where competition is becoming more demanding, experience is increasingly valued—particularly in leadership—and titles or positions carry greater weight in shaping one’s reputation.

Pursuing organizations with this in mind is not wrong; it is, in reality, a practical way to secure a better future for ourselves. Who wouldn’t want to build a stable and comfortable life for the older versions of us?

Regrets. To take a path that will lead to regrets—not just because of what it may bring to the future, but because of the memories that will become the greatest uncertainty of their lives. This world is real, and at times cruel. So is it too much to ask to make the most of every moment left for us? To dream of a vibrant scenery, burning like flames who refuse to fade?

We worry too much about what the future holds, being scared of not knowing what the blank sheet in front of us will unveil, and this makes us tend to ignore what is in front of us. The goals we may have differ, but in the end, we are all in pursuit of fulfillment—living in a way that leaves no regrets when our time comes. After all, belonging has a way of revealing who we are meant to become.