{"id":1461,"date":"2023-01-09T19:45:39","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T19:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/stage\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2023-01-16T16:56:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:56:21","slug":"how-to-plan-great-events-for-your-guests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oraclerealestategroup.com\/campus-life-advisory\/blogpost\/how-to-plan-great-events-for-your-guests\/","title":{"rendered":"The Art of Event Planning 101"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How to Plan Great Events for Your Guests<\/strong> — Here, we’ll discuss the different steps to planning an event on your college campus: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eight Steps to Plan a Successful Event on College Campus <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Let’s dive in so you can arrange an event that opens the door for student success and increase student engagement:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider Your Budget <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Before you start planning your event, identify your budget. Estimate the cost of each aspect of your event.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Select the Right Date <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Don’t select a date at random. Ensure your chosen date does not conflict with University or personal events.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab your Academic Calendar to find the perfect date.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outfit Your Meeting Space  <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Create the perfect event environment by ordering registration tables, chairs, custodial cleaning, and other equipment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also check out online caterers to estimate the potential costs of your rental equipment and food.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create Scavenger Hunts to Involve the Entire Campus <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Host events students will want to attend, such as local scavenger hunts.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this interactive challenge, you can hold their attention and spread knowledge about your campus, the local businesses, or the city.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When planning a scavenger hunt, add fun tasks that ask strangers to “show their hidden talent” or “name their favorite thing about the college campus”- questions that encourage competitors to bond.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Host Recurring Events  <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Invite former students regularly to help students expand their network, learn more about their fields, and get excited about upcoming courses that guarantee student success<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlight alumni who made notable contributions in their degree field to encourage undergraduates to see the future’s potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recruit Popular Speakers or Host TED Talks  <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Help students succeed in their careers by inviting philosophers, activists, lecturers, writers, and entrepreneurs. By sharing their life advice and story, these hard-working people will motivate students to do their best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before hosting speakers or TED Talks, survey students to discover the people they want to meet and talk to. That way, you’ll notice maximum participation and improved student engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advertise Your Event  <\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Spread the message about your upcoming event to ensure interested parties are aware of your event.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use social media, print flyers, and word of mouth to create buzz about your upcoming event. In addition, following posting guidelines to reach the maximum amount of people.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask for Help <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Planning for an event by yourself can be overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if you need assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out. Ask peers to clarify confusion or request friends to get the word out about your event. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bottom Line<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Hosting an event and encouraging students to participate can be challenging for your campus housing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you hold events where you appeal to what matters to them, you can count on maximum attendance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When holding events on college campuses, your primary goal should be choosing the ideal location, making it fun and exciting, and marketing to the right people. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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