Joining a club helps students find out what they’re good at: be it multitasking, organizing, generating ideas, helping others, etc.  Gaining self-awareness is a considerable asset in higher education and in a future career.

Knowing how to work within a team is essential whatever future career is envisaged.  Students not only learn how to promote their ideas within the group, but also how to accept advice and criticism from others.

Gaining necessary “people skills” to foster meaningful interaction with others. Students learn the best way to communicate both with individuals and groups, while gaining emotional intelligence and learning how to work towards a common goal.

Leadership skills are invaluable throughout life and build self-confidence.  Being a leader within an organization involves working with a team, problem-solving, planning events and interacting with faculty, staff and alumni.

Clubs and extra-cultural community activities look great on a résumé! University admissions and future employers notice when a student has participated in, or has led a student club. They see such students as hard working and able to handle multiple responsibilities.