I really don't know where to start with this one.
Personally, I don't understand why so many people choose not to be involved on campus. There are just so many benefits. I understand that college is about getting your degree so classes should come first, however, joining clubs, committees, groups, and sports teams can give you just as much learning opportunity- if not more.
I go to a relatively small school and even still being a part of literally everything is pretty impossible on my campus seeing as there are over 60 clubs and organizations to choose from. This means that there is something available for everyone regardless of their interests. Why not take advantage of that?
The majority of your time in college is probably spent in class or doing homework. Why not spend some time outside of the library, your room, or the classroom? The simple fact is clubs and organizations allow students to get out and gain valuable experiences and make connections with other students. These experiences and relationships that you build with your fellow students are ones that will give you memories to last a life time. When you become involved in the community whether it is on campus or off you gain real world experiences that will set you apart from others. Volunteering every weekend, having workshops to help your fellow students, or hosting guest speakers helps to put your resume above someone else's.
When you have a full schedule there really isn't time to goof off or fool around, this is another reason I think being involved is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The plain fact of the matter is that I have no time to do nothing, even if I wanted to spend my afternoons sleeping I cannot. Having meetings after class and events on the weekends ensures that I get my work done on time and suppresses my desire to procrastinate.
Meeting people who share your interests is another way that joining clubs is pretty great. You may have a major that doesn't allow you to take many classes with other majors. Clubs are a great way to meet people from other majors as well as more people from within your own. The best part of college is definitely the friends that you make and memories that you make together. So get out and meet people!
Having a wide range of clubs helps you to get out of your comfort zone! Not only can you join one you are super interested in, but you can also join one you know nothing about. College is about learning and finding yourself- you'll never know if you don't try!
