Get Involved in College

By Kelsey Hayes on September 19, 2012

 

 

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It is imperative to get involved in clubs and organizations while in college. Getting involved in clubs will not only give you a break from studying, but will help you when applying for jobs both on and off campus. Many applications for jobs on campus have a section to fill in all of the clubs and/or organizations that you are involved it. Leaving this section blank is never a good thing. Employers are looking for people that are well rounded and this includes being social. Employers do not particularly like to hear that you are only social from Friday evenings to Saturday nights.

It is not only important to join clubs, but also to attend and participate. Writing your name on a piece of paper once does not mean you are part of that club. Joining and regularly attending club meetings should not be a burden. Choose a club that best fits you. Last yearI joined EC-PAW, which is a club where you volunteer at animal shelters in the area. It was a perfect fit. This year I am the president of EC-PAW. Not only do I absolutely love doing it, it looks great on my application and gives me the leadership experience that employers are looking for. If you plan on applying for leadership positions on campus, such as a resident advisor, you need that participation in clubs to make sure your application grabs the reader’s attention.

Not only do clubs look great on applications, but you can meet new friends that share your interests. College can be scary if you are all alone, and making new friends can be tough. Join clubs however, like the recycling club, makes it a little easier to get to know people and find a sense of camaraderie.

Most colleges have clubs for everyone, and if not do not be afraid to start your own!

 

Best of luck  :)

-K.

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