We have heard time and time again that joining a club is a great thing to do, and here are 10 solid reasons why joining a club could be more beneficial than only being in the classroom.
1. Provides leadership experience.
Unifying people to get on the same page is a skill that is very overlooked but is crucial for being a strong leader. Being in a club will provide ample opportunity to do as such.
2. Team work.
Having to work in a team shows you have some ability to deal with people, to put others needs into perspective, and to understand the importance of delegation.
3. Event/Project planning.
Planning an event takes a lot of hard work. Corresponding with the location, food, guests and your campus all while trying to put on a successful evening shows a lot of strong features such as communication and organization.
4. Time management.
No matter what club you're involved in, time management is a factor like setting dates, going to meetings, doing your part, etc.
5. Social opportunities.
A large college campus can be intimidating and even hard to make friends. Clubs will bring the same group of people together on a regular basis and will allow for social engagement to occur.
6. Networking opportunities.
Many clubs already have a network that they do or do not utilize. Being part of a club would provide ample opportunity to connect with business, the community and put you in front of people who could be very influential.
7. New Advantages.
Being involved on campus will provide you with even more opportunities to take advantage of what your school offers. Many schools have Career Services, or alumni relations so by utilizing your club status, you could easily engage in bigger and better opportunities.
8. Gives a reason to talk to professors.
One of the easiest ways to help your grades improve is by talking to professors. Most clubs will have to have an academic advisor. On top of that, professors at college generally enjoy helping student out who are involved in things on campus.
9. Allows for something to talk about.
Many people, when you don't know them, will tell you their name, their major, what year they are in and so on, yet being in a club will allow you to bring up a whole new topic for exploration.
10. Looks good on a resume.
This is a cliché answer, yet it wraps up everything on the list. Employers like to see a student who is strong in the classroom, involved on campus and has work experience. Being involved in a club ensures two of the three.
