A sense of belonging to something bigger often inspires and motivates people. This is generally not surprising because, as Cherry (2020) wrote, individuals tend to worry if they do not feel a sense of belonging to social groups. Such groups can be family, classmates, colleagues, or even an entire nation. For the purposes of this assignment, I would focus on the campus community as an imagined group, as it is this cohort that I experience the most substantial connection to at this point in my life. I am still in college, attending class and completing assignments, so literally every day, I am in the traditional role of being a member of the campus community.
The remarkable thing about this is that I may not know my peers from other states or even countries but feel connected to them because they are students. So they have similar problems and feelings, also have obligations to faculty, and must follow discipline. In other words, the common purpose is one of the most important predictors of the formation of social communities, regardless of their size. There are other symbols that can reflect belonging to this group. For example, having textbooks, a student ID card and discounts in stores, a similar daily routine, and the need to interact with professors are hallmarks of the student community to which I belong.
These points have a special, intangible culture that appeals to me. I encounter other members of this community every day: at the university, at the mall, in the park, and on social media. Generally, these people are easy to recognize because, in combination with the above attributes, they are usually young. The student community is extremely important to society because it is the intellectual foundation of the nation and the world. Scientific discoveries, humanities support, philosophical theories, and other ways of knowing the world are often the results of student activities.
Reference
Cherry, K. (2020). What is the sense of belonging? Very Well Mind. Web.