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Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations
8/7/2015
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Erica Lewis

Many students find an area of interest to be involved in during high school, but being involved in college is just as if not more important. It allows you to build your resume, make new friends and provides scholarship opportunities that you might not have otherwise known about.

During the first few weeks of classes, clubs are trying to recruit new members like crazy. It’s a great opportunity to find what interests you. I would suggest starting out with multiple clubs and then sticking with the ones that interest you the most. Many majors have their own club, but you don’t have to be in a major, to be in a club, if it’s an area that interests you. One of the best things about being in students organizations is the people you meet. Many organizations bring in professionals to talk about resume building, job applications and (of course) scholarships.

Another thing I enjoy about clubs is that you can meet other students taking the same classes as you and get advice from students who have already taken challenging courses. It’s always nice to have someone you can go to when studying for a big exam. Many of my best friends have been those that I have met in clubs. Not only do we see each other at club events, but we also enjoy doing fun activities together as well.

My biggest piece of advice with clubs is to search out the ones that interest you the most and stick with the ones that you feel provide you with the opportunities you desire. Although clubs greatly enhance your college experience, you don’t want to become so involved that your GPA takes a hit.

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