Organizaciones Estudiantiles
¡La universidad es un buen momento para participar en organizaciones estudiantiles que se enfocan en tus intereses!
Una organización estudiantil es una asociación dirigida por estudiantes que promueve intereses comunes e involucra a todo tipo de estudiantes. Es una excelente manera de sentirse involucrado en el campus y en la vida universitaria.
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Es posible que le interese la recreación, las sociedades de honor, los grupos culturales, las organizaciones de desarrollo profesional, las sociedades multiculturales, o tal vez comenzar su propia organización estudiantil.
Cosas para considerar
Meet people with similar interest
Develop your leadership skills
Networking Opportunities
Learn how to work with a diverse team
Give back to the community
Expand your resume
Access to career development & resources
​Practice Time Management
Have fun!
1. Academic and Professional
These are the most common types of student organizations. Built around majors, careers, or academic interests.
5. Recreation and Sports
Any sport you are keen on or any hobby you might have, you will find a club or organization of students who have the same passions.
9. Creative & Performance Arts
For expression and performance. Examples include: a cappella groups, theater productions, dance teams, creative writing or poetry clubs.
2. Community Service
There are many opportunities for students to get involved within the community, give back and engage in civic activities.
6. Student Government
Suppose you want to get more involved and make sure you and your classmates have input when the school's board makes critical decisions. In that case, you may want to check out a student government society.
10. Greek Life
They do social events, philanthropy, leadership roles, alumni networking. Often you are required to pay dues. Fraternities are typically male and sororities are typically female.
3. Media and Publications
​Run by students, for students. Work on your creative writing skills, join your college or university's student newspaper, radio station, podcast, media production, or magazine.
7. Religious and Spiritual
Many faith-based societies are formed by students who want to keep in touch with their culture and network with others from the same background. This can be especially important if you are far away from home.
4. Cultural & Identify-Based Organizations
Spaces for community, support, and celebration of identity. Network with people from the same background as you or who share a similar view of the world.
8. Special Interest & Hobby Clubs
Examples of categories are gaming, anime, chess, photography, film, fashion, cooking, gardening, book clubs, or outdoor.
Visit your college's website and/or associated student's website.​ Attend their Open House or Kick-Off event at the beginning of each semester. You can also join during open officer meetings or participate in their events!
Cosas para considerar
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¿Que te preocupa? (Pueden ser personas, lugares, causas, eventos, tendencias, culturas, etc.)
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¿Qué habilidades, conocimientos o ideas desea desarrollar?
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¿Qué te da energÃa o restaura tu bienestar?
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¿La organización estudiantil es algo que te importa y quieres continuar?
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¿La organización estudiantil es algo que te interesa pero que aún no has probado?
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¿La organización estudiantil se trata de algo que promueve sus intereses académicos o profesionales?
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¿Con qué frecuencia se reúne la organización?
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¿Hay una cuota de membresÃa?
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¿Qué oportunidades existen para mà de ocupar un puesto de liderazgo?
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¿Qué actividades planifica la organización?
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¿Qué hizo que los miembros actuales se unieran a una organización especÃfica?
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¿Qué actividades divertidas ofrece la organización?
Intente reducir la lista de posibilidades a solo unas pocas organizaciones o participaciones que realmente se alineen con sus objetivos, pasiones y pasatiempos.
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Si no puede encontrar algo que le interese, ¡considere iniciar su propia organización estudiantil!