Reasons To Join A Student Organization

There are many long as well as short-term benefits associated with being a member of the student organization. It not only improves the quality of one’s life, but also has a significant impact on their academic performance.

Following are some ways in which joining a student organization can be helpful for students:
  • Personal Development: Students who join student organizations grow up into mature and responsible individuals by the time they step out into real world. They become all-rounder’s and are better equipped to plan their career as well as manage their lives.
  • New Friendships: Student organizations are a great platform for making new friends and dealing with diverse individuals from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Member students learn how to interact with people who differ in their set of skills, goals and personal traits. Also, students are exposed to new ways of thinking which widens their horizons, thus making them adjustable individuals.
  • Fun Activities: The best part of joining a student organization is the fun it offers. The activities organized by them are a great as well as productive way of passing time. These fun activities come with added perks of making new friends and reducing stress levels.
  • Career Development: Being a part of a student organization does wonders for a students’ career path. They get to learn more about their field of study, connect with students pursuing similar courses, build personal skills and delve into advanced degrees.
  • Networking: Student organizations offer major networking opportunities. They get to work with teachers they would not have interacted with under normal circumstances which thereby strengthens the bond between them. This can be beneficial when applying for colleges as the teachers can be a source of valuable recommendation. They might also offer priceless advice on choosing a major and school as per the students’ interests.
  • Soft Skills: Being a part of a student organization fosters soft skills like positive work ethics, good communication skills, team work, positive attitude and so on. It has also been observed that people who work with various individuals develop emotional intelligence that proves to be useful later in life.
  • Effect On A College-Application: The chances of getting into a good college are higher for students who are a part of the student organization. This is because application committees in colleges look for students who not only perform well academically but also take part in other diverse activities.
  • A Stronger Resume: When applying for a job, you have higher chances of being hired if you have been a member of a student organization. This is because you are perceived as a person with valuable skills.

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