LSC-Tomball RSO and Student Spotlight
Recognize and learn about dedicated Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and students on campus that make a difference within the LSC-Tomball community. While the RSO and Student Spotlights are awarded by the office of LSC-Tomball Student Life, the nominations are submitted by students. The heart behind the Spotlight is to recognize clubs and students whose work and presence are making a positive impact on campus.
RSO Spotlight
LSC-Tomball’s TRIO Elite is a consistent member of the campus community. While TRIO offers service to first generation and low-income students, TRIO Elite takes it to the next level, providing their members leadership experience opportunites.
More about TRIO Elite coming soon!
Student Spotlight
Andrea Castro-Mapula, president and co-founder of LSC-Tomball’s Discussion Club (DC) and Phi Theta Kappa’s College Project co-chair, speaks with vigor in her leadership positions as strength is laced in her words.
“I used to be not good at guiding, I was more into following, but now I am the one who takes the initiative,” Castro noted during a reflection of her first semester at LSC-Tomball.
Castro’s dream to create a space of her own to unleash thoughts over impactful topics such as morality, philosophy, and societal issues brought DC to life.
“Whoever comes to the DC meetings: if they’re having fun, if they like the conversation, or if they left thinking about something we said that’s great. That motivates me to keep going.”
Although tremendous dedication goes into preparing a successful club, Castro would have it no other way. Each task presented shaped Castro into the leader she is today.
“Being president comes with a lot of responsibilities; it is very rewarding but also a lot of work. My team and I have to come up with discussion topics, organize meetings, and research topics so we don’t discuss something we know nothing about.”
A woman of action, Castro has guided other students into crafting their own clubs dedicated to their passions. “Get involved, don’t go to your class and leave. Try to find something that resonates with you, and if there is not a thing you feel you can be involved with, create that thing.”
“That is an opportunity you can take advantage of. You meet friends, you make memories, and you meet yourself.”
The Discussion Club enriches student experience. “This is a different way of interacting with your friends, you’re together in something collaborative. You are making an impact, as small as it may seem, it truly made me feel like I belonged to the community.”
Castro is currently looking for members to hold DC positions to ensure the club’s success after her graduation.
“Launching DC is one of the things I am most proud of. It’s not only something for myself but it’s offered to the whole campus. It means a lot to me that I can bring something for other people to feel involved with.”