# @unlincoln on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Chr2Z25O9qO
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/16862096-unlincoln-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-08-25T14:04:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** University of Nebraska-Lincoln (@UNLincoln) — https://gondola.cc/UNLincoln

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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 you to show what you value,” says Jake. “And it doesn’t necessarily have to be an organization that has a big role in advocacy for any particular issue...just by being a part of those groups, you have a better platform for understanding issues that impact you personally and the people you’re around.” 

As ASUN President, hearing from students on issues they care about is exactly what he signed up for – and hopes to see more of. ASUN advocates for students on a variety of issues, from supporting diversity and inclusion measures and climate initiatives on campus, to allocating resources toward programming. Their advocacy affects students across campus in ways big and small, and Jake wants your input. 

“It’s as easy as sending an email or text message” to reach ASUN to and offer your input, says Jake. “Even if you’re not a ‘member’ of the organization, you have a role within ASUN because, technically, all 25,000 students are members of the association.” 
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Jake Drake is a senior political science student from Murray, Nebraska. To share your story or nominate a friend, email social@unl.edu. #ImAHusker #InOurGritOurGlory

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