Getting involved in campus clubs and activities might not only help you to make friends and feel more connected but it can also be fun.

If you're struggling with knowing what to get involved in on your campus, here are a few different things to try:

• Academic honor societies

• Fraternities/Sororities

• Intramural sports or club sports

• Become a campus tour guide

• Join an academic program (ex: TRIO)

• Clubs for your major or minor

• Clubs for your cultural identity (or a culture you want to learn about)

• Clubs for your major and cultural identity (ex: society of black engineers)

• Clubs for fun interests (anime, chess, baking, Harry Potter, etc.)

• Clubs for a cause (animal rights, human rights, LGBTQ+, homelessness)

• Participate in a campus contest or competition (ex: scholarship beauty pageant)

• Study abroad

• Participate in performing arts (theater, music, band, dance, etc.)

• Get an on-campus job

• Volunteer on campus or at a local organization

• Join the campus ministry

There are many enriching opportunities available and happening all around on a college campus! When a student is actively involved in campus life, they develop a crucial sense of belonging that contributes to staying in college.

Here are a few reasons why you should get involved on campus.