Why Its Important to Join a Club In Your Major

Joining clubs in college is important for so many reasons: gaining a sense of community, developing people skills, and networking opportunities, you can apply what you’ve learned in classes to help your club grow and thrive, gaining valuable leadership experiences, and expanding your resume. However, joining a club that’s directly related to your major in college is even more important because of the opportunities to learn about your major outside the classroom and get some hands-on experience. 

Joining a club within your major enables you to meet like-minded, motivated people with similar interests at your school. It can also be a great first step in learning to network within your future career and give you an opportunity to meet older members that have more experience within your major and with internships. They can be a valuable asset to help you figure out how to navigate your major as well as how to find potential opportunities. 

Another benefit of joining a major-oriented club is the many ways it can build your resume. The club will offer leadership opportunities, project experience, and group work all of which can easily be used to boost your resume and interview responses. Remember the best way to interview is to tell stories about real-life examples of how you have handled different challenges.

Furthermore, your involvement in a club related to your major demonstrates an innate interest in future employers. This can be seen as a sizable benefit to you over other candidates as it helps you stand out and show passion in your field. 

If you are unsure what clubs are available within your major, talk to your advisor, attend club fairs at your college, and search for what opportunities your college offers on your college website.