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Ben SkochSenior biology/pre-med majorHastings, Neb.If I had to choose an eventthat has shaped my career at<strong>Rockhurst</strong>, I’m not sure I couldpinpoint just one. The truth isthat my experience has been shapedby nearly all of the activities andorganizations I have been a part ofsince I arrived here. Allowing myselfto be totally immersed in the campuslife is definitely among the bestthings I have ever done.When I first arrived on campus asa freshman, I jumped at the chanceto get involved. Campus ministrywas the first group I associatedmyself with. Whether I was cantoringat Mass, leading a Christian LifeCommunity or taking part in aretreat, there was always somethingI could be doing to help out withthis ministry. They really helped mestep out of my comfort zone andinteract with a variety of people andmake some extraordinary friendsalong the way.Through the next couple of years,I had the opportunity to be anorientation leader, a social mentorand a resident assistant, and I waspromoted to small-group coordinatorfor the Christian Life Communities.Each one of these positions taughtme something different about beinga student leader. They all demandedthat I handle myself in a responsiblemanner around campus and forcedme to be the best person I could be.It feels good to be able to say that ifI had to do it all over again, I don’tthink I would change a thing.Small groups called Christian LifeCommunities gather here at theCampus Ministry House at 5134Forest Ave. for prayer, sharing andfriendship. Ben Skoch, now a senior,was among the students who foundedthe program at <strong>Rockhurst</strong> in 2006.“They really helpedme step out of mycomfort zone.”Ro c k h u r s t4s p r i n g 2008 9
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