A lot of colleges are asking questions on their applications about how you plan to contribute to their campus community. A good way to think about that question is to finish the statement, "I will be the student who…" How you finish it doesn't really matter as long as it's honest, legal, and not, well, a dumb thing to admit.
Here are some good examples:
…plays intramural soccer.
…finds other musicians who like to play music for fun.
…does math problems with other math geeks.
…makes homemade tamales for my new friends.
…writes for the school paper.
…knows how to do basic first aid and CPR if anyone needs it.
…fixes students' computers when they break.
…never forgets what my parents sacrificed to send me here
…finds (or starts) a book club.
…sets up a poker night in the dorms where anyone who likes cards (and has ten bucks) is welcome.
—finally gets to spend my academic time studying physics as much as possible.
Now, what are you doing today to prove that you’re going to be that student? Start walking the talk now and your answer will carry a lot more weight on your college applications.