Joining an association helps students find out what they’re good at: multitasking, being organized, generating ideas, helping others, etc.  Gaining self-awareness is a considerable asset in higher education or in a future career.

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

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

Joining a club allows students to meet people and make new friends while giving back to the school or community.