Student Leaders

College Success

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College orientation is your first opportunity to build connections, discover campus resources and begin your next journey. To get the most out of orientation, you need to step outside your comfort zone.

Leadership

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These monthly calls are designed to bring members together to learn, connect and stay engaged throughout the year. If you're looking to develop your leadership skills, hear new ideas or meet new members, One DECA Calls are for you!

Leadership

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As you step into your next school year, maybe even your last, make sure you don’t get so overwhelmed that you miss the present. Check out this list of the best, most positive ways to relieve stress and better balance all of your responsibilities.

Leadership

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Your success starts long before the bell even rings, with the choices you make, the habits you build and the attitude you bring into every opportunity. There are three ways to set yourself up for success before the school year begins.

College Success

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Encourage

To help chapters know what to expect, Encourage has shared key dates for the 2026–2027 preference form timeline to help advisors proactively communicate with members, answer questions and maximize participation throughout the fall.

Compete

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Whether this upcoming school year is the first time you are competing in Collegiate DECA or not, there is no better time than now to start taking the first steps.

Chapter Strategy

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For chapter and association leaders, this time of year is especially important. The work you do before classes begin can set the tone for your entire year, helping your team stay organized, engaged and ready to succeed.

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While DECA has helped shape me as a leader, some of my biggest leadership lessons have come from experiences outside of DECA. Whether it's at school, work, or in your community, there are opportunities to lead everywhere.

Chapter Strategy

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During my senior year of high school, I realized the college I was attending did not have a Collegiate DECA chapter. This made me realize that I had the opportunity to create something that would benefit students for years to come.

Leadership

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Balance does not mean doing everything perfectly. It means finding a routine that helps you stay organized, communicate clearly and take care of yourself.

College Success

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Can something as simple as talking to strangers about marine life really change who you are? During my year and a half as a Teen Ambassador at the Mississippi Aquarium, I found out that it really can.

Chapter Strategy

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At the start of every year, DECA chapters set goals. Whether it's recruiting new members, increasing competition participation or improving chapter engagement, success begins with a clear plan. That's where SMART goals come in.