Joining the perfect student organization

By Yidan Ren

Why is it important for you to join student organizations? You are not only exposed to a variety of people from all kinds of majors and classes, but you are also able to utilize what the organization can offer you — whether it’s alumni connections or professional workshops. Here are our tips on finding the right student organization for you and what you need to know before you join one.

Take a minute and think about why you want to join a

Student Organization

Perhaps it’s for academic reasons, like wanting to further pursue your major. An example would be joining a business organization because you’re majoring in business or a theater club when you’re studying fine arts. Maybe you’d like to further a hobby you want to do on the side such as a craft or passion. Student organizations don’t always have to be about making connections or getting a head start on career fairs. They can also be a therapeutic experience many of us look at as room to breathe amidst our busy schedules. The University of Houston has a great campus platform called Get Involved that allows you to filter your niche and interests as they come up with suggestions for student organizations you can be a part of.

If the organization you choose is catered to your career, think about how this organization can help you grow

Finding an organization that caters to your goals in life can open up many doors for you. Putting your time into things