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Why choose the student branch?


There are several benefits to joining the Student Branch (SB), but a major one is that members have the opportunity to learn more about NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association
NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY)
NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada)
NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association
 and the various specialized spe·cial·ize  
v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es

v.intr.
1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study.

2.
 branches. Students who join the SB can explore their interests in the other NRPA branches while simultaneously si·mul·ta·ne·ous  
adj.
1. Happening, existing, or done at the same time. See Synonyms at contemporary.

2. Mathematics
 making contacts and learning from experienced professionals. Thus students are not only better prepared for their professional lives, but they are also better equipped to assist and mentor Mentor, in Greek mythology
Mentor (mĕn`tər, –tôr'), in Greek mythology, friend of Odysseus and tutor of Telemachus.
 students in the future.

Belonging to the SB also means meeting a variety of new people and forging lifelong connections with the friends you make. Students who graduate and go on to become professional NRPA members carry these personal and professional relationships with them wherever they go. As more students join the SB and attend the annual NRPA Congress, the web of connected students will continue to enhance the effectiveness of NRPA and its various branches.
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Title Annotation:National Recreation and Park Association; Student Branch
Author:McIntyre, Brendan
Publication:Parks & Recreation
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Sep 1, 2006
Words:150
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