When Jake Drake came to Nebraska as a first-year student, he made it a goal not to get involved. A self-proclaimed “over-involved” high schooler, Jake thought steering clear of clubs and organizations would help keep his collegiate experience simple. “I thought, ‘I’ll just focus on my studies and have a bunch of fun with buddies. I don’t need things to be overcomplicated again.’” A chance meeting with a former ASUN member changed all that, convincing Jake to apply for the Freshman Campus Leadership Association (unl_fcla) in ASUN. A first-generation college student from the 400-person town of Murray, NE, Jake is now president of ASUN, the Association of Students of the University of Nebraska. As he returns to campus for his senior year, Jake wants to convince students — especially first-year students — to get involved and make their voices heard on campus. And that, he says, can look a lot of different ways. “Joining a student organization is one of the most impactful ways for y...