UW students are given an incredible amount of student organizations, clubs, and events across various disciplines and interests, all of which present wonderful ways of integrating into UW life.
And most students do not participate in them.
Whether it is to maintain your physical and mental health or develop professional skills, there are so many opportunities to be involved with your UW peers.
Former ASUW Vice President Courtney Titus shared how ASUW and student organizations impacted her.
“Being in student organizations and ASUW is a helpful way to build community, especially if you’re struggling to build community with classes,” Titus said. “I definitely grew into my professional self the most through ASUW and gained a lot of applicable work experience through ASUW.”
Senior Alex Higly, a member of the Dead Poet’s Society shared similar sentiments.
“I joined the Dead Poets Society in fall of 2019,” Higley said. “That semester was difficult for me, but that was a time for me to actually have fun on campus.”
“An important part of joining a club was to escape my academics and to engage in things that I’m passionate about,” Higley said.
Throughout my undergrad, I’ve been a member in a poetry club, competed in intramurals, and coached the Women’s Volleyball club.
I’ve created fond memories and life-long friends and colleagues through each of them. Without each of these experiences, I would have never met and created the support network that I have now.
Becoming involved with campus activities, while it certainly keeps me busy, has helped me fully embrace college life and stay motivated throughout the semester.
It is from this place of experience that I urge undergraduate students to participate in as many extracurriculars, clubs, and sports as possible.
Whatever your niche interest may be, whether it’s rodeo, creative writing, graphic design, politics, etc. there are bountiful opportunities that are provided on campus.
To be clear, I am not ignoring the fact that we are, in fact, living in a pandemic.
But what I am saying is that an important part of the college experience is trying new things and exploring until you find something that you like.
While taking all the necessary precautions, it is important you, the undergraduate student, are still engaging with all that UW has to offer.
After all, you are paying to be here.
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