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Kelli
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How important are college clubs?
I'm a returning, non-traditional student. How important is it really to participate in college clubs? #college #student-clubs
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Carol Walker
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You say you're a returning, non-traditional student but no details so this answer may not be 100% accurate. The reason students are usually advised to participate in college clubs is to add skills and/or experiences to their resumes for when they leave college and enter the working world. Depending on your past experience, this may not be as relevant to you since from the sound of it you already have experience in something outside college. However, you may want to consider the networking opportunities these clubs can offer, and joining the right clubs could give you experience towards your goal after college that you may not already have from your previous life.
In summary, under your particular circumstances clubs may not be that important if you are returning to advance an existing career. On the flip side if you are returning to change careers clubs could offer a great way of adding some experience to your studies - you have to consider carefully which to join and what they'd offer your resume after graduation.
In summary, under your particular circumstances clubs may not be that important if you are returning to advance an existing career. On the flip side if you are returning to change careers clubs could offer a great way of adding some experience to your studies - you have to consider carefully which to join and what they'd offer your resume after graduation.
Nicole Baillie
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Hi Kelli J. I see that you posted this question a little while ago so I hope my answer to you (or others who may read this response) is still helpful.
In addition to the awesome answer already provided, I will add that another great thing about college clubs (or any social circle for that matter) is they can be a great source of inspiration. Depending on your field of study, there can be times where one is trying to solve an issue or retain information for an upcoming exam..any number of exercises that college students do to complete their studies. If the curriculum is a demanding one, thinking of new ways to complete required tasks sometimes means thinking of new ways to add to one's knowledge-base. Oftentimes, those new ways of thinking can come from spaces, like clubs, where you least expect it.
There is the social interaction, another positive, which can serve as a needed diversion :).
Best of luck to you!
In addition to the awesome answer already provided, I will add that another great thing about college clubs (or any social circle for that matter) is they can be a great source of inspiration. Depending on your field of study, there can be times where one is trying to solve an issue or retain information for an upcoming exam..any number of exercises that college students do to complete their studies. If the curriculum is a demanding one, thinking of new ways to complete required tasks sometimes means thinking of new ways to add to one's knowledge-base. Oftentimes, those new ways of thinking can come from spaces, like clubs, where you least expect it.
There is the social interaction, another positive, which can serve as a needed diversion :).
Best of luck to you!
Jose Paz Castro, PHR
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Jose’s Answer
What was most valuable for me was the networking and connections I was able to build. This same skill has proven to be beneficial in my career time and time again. Hope this helps!