The Good & The Bad

How does joining a club benefit freshman students?

College students can use club participation to expand their social skills and help them in their careers. According to Garland, "involvement in some type of campus ... increases confidence and leadership skills such as communication", this is because each student in a club has a responsibility and will be held accountable for their role (Garland, p.8). In order for club meetings to run smoothly, the students have to communicate effectively with each other, this increases their communication skills. Participating in clubs looks great on resumes and in scholarship papers. Often, employers and admissions officers look at a student's club participation as one of the final deciding factors in their decision. Also, clubs can help a student choose their future career, this is why it is important to join a club that correlates with your career and can possibly allow you to work under the same conditions as you would in an actual job.

1. Do not join more than three clubs. You do not want to overwork yourself.
2. Plan out your time using a planner. Planners help you schedule time for clubs, school, and work.
3. If you feel stressed, give yourself time to focus on yourself.