MAKING THE Most OUT OF SLACK
Here’s your guide to know cif’25 SPRING slack channels and how to use THEM!
📌 #intros
🔹 Purpose: Introduce yourself to the community!
🔹 How to Use:
Share your name, where you're from, and what excites you about the Fellowship.
Mention your hobbies, interests, or a fun fact to help others connect with you.
Engage with other introductions — reply, ask questions, and find common ground!
❓ #ask-adiah
🔹 Purpose: Get your Fellowship-related questions answered.
🔹 How to Use:
Ask questions about events, deadlines, expectations, or resources.
Before asking, check if someone has already asked the same question!
If your question is personal, consider DMing a CIF person instead.
🚀 #cool-opportunities
🔹 Purpose: Discover and share exciting opportunities.
🔹 How to Use:
Share internships, programs, scholarships, and competitions.
If you apply to something, let the community know how it goes!
Use emojis or bold text to highlight deadlines and key details.
📢 #general
🔹 Purpose: Stay updated on announcements and key discussions.
🔹 How to Use:
Look here for official updates, reminders, and shoutouts.
Celebrate wins by highlighting fellows and their achievements!
Keep discussions relevant — casual chats belong in #random.
🌞 #good-news-only
🔹 Purpose: Combat doomscrolling with positive stories.
🔹 How to Use:
Share uplifting news, personal wins, or inspiring movements.
Post memes, videos, or tweets that spread good vibes.
Need a mood boost? Scroll here!
📚 #good-reads-and-listens
🔹 Purpose: Share and discover great books, articles, podcasts, and music.
🔹 How to Use:
Drop recommendations with a short description of why you love them.
Ask for suggestions if you're looking for something new to read or listen to!
Discuss content with others — start a conversation about what you have been keeping up with.
🎉 #random
🔹 Purpose: Have fun and bond with your fellow cohort members.
🔹 How to Use:
Share memes, jokes, random thoughts, or funny experiences.
Think of this as the group chat of the Fellowship!
💭 #reflections
🔹 Purpose: Engage in deep discussions on meaningful topics.
🔹 How to Use:
Answer thought-provoking questions from the CU team.
Share your own insights, experiences, and perspectives.
Respect different viewpoints — this is a space for open-minded dialogue.
📱 #social-media-dump
🔹 Purpose: Share and engage with Fellowship-related social media content.
🔹 How to Use:
Post content from CU’s social media accounts to amplify engagement.
Drop links to posts where fellows are featured or mentioned.
Share any personal posts related to your Fellowship journey!
🔹 Final Tips:
✅ Engage consistently – Don’t just observe, be part of the conversation!
✅ Be respectful – Encourage, support, and uplift others.
✅ Stay organized – Use the right channel for the right purpose.
Welcome to the community — let’s make this a space for growth, learning, and fun! 🚀✨