When choosing what student organization to be apart of, you should never just settle. With universities offering what seems to be an infinite possibility of clubs to join, finding something that interests you is bound to happen!
I’ve concluded that there are fourteen types of student organizations, but keep in mind while reading, a lot of organizations will fall into more than one category.
For example, while there are some organizations that focus strictly on public service, Greek and other student organizations find ways to give back to their community throughout the year. Say that you want to learn about the business and a specific culture, there are groups such as the Association of Latino Professionals for America, Women in Business, or the Multicultural Business Association.
Perhaps you want to join a fraternity that is related to your major in Agricultural Sciences, then Alpha Gamma Rho is your best bet! But what about finding a sorority full of engineering students? Look no further than Phi Sigma Rho!
While reading about different types of student clubs, jot down the ones that you find interesting. Chances are that your school already has a club for you, but if not, talk to your Student Life center about making your club possible.
Here’s our comprehensive list of types of student clubs and organizations:
1. Academic / Major-Related Clubs /
Pre-Professional
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I highly recommend that you join a student organization related to your field of study since it can be supplemental to your education and goals after graduation.
While your classes might not allow much time to socialize and meet fellow classmates, in a pre-professional student organization, you can meet just about everyone in your major. These organizations also have many opportunities for members to meet employers that can provide internships or a career after college.
On top of networking, your major-related organizations might offer workshops on subjects you don’t learn in your coursework.
For example, the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) at my university regularly held workshops on preparing for interviews and the career fair. They also held workshops on new technologies or refresher workshops to keep previously learned items fresh on members minds.
Examples of Major-Related Organizations: :
- American Institute of Architecture Students
- Agricultural Economics Association
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- Business Law Association
- National Honor Fraternities
- Public Relations Society of America
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