Finding the Right Club
I know that when I was in first year I was super eager to be part of at least one club but I wasn’t too sure how to actually find a club that would suit my interests. During orientation there’s a huge clubs fair in King’s College Circle, and that is a great place to begin research because you actually get to interact with club members. However, I distinctly remember feeling like there were a hundred dragon boating clubs… and nothing I was super interested in. Luckily, one of the last tables I visited at the fair was for the Only Human Dance Collective.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars
Making sure that I managed my time wisely, between extracurriculars and academics, was definitely a challenge. There came a time when I wasn’t enjoying being part of a club because it felt like work. Taking classes is a commitment but so is being part of a club, however, you aren’t being graded on your extracurriculars, which means its best to enjoy them. Once I realized that I needed to treat my extracurriculars like the fun activities they were, I felt way less stressed about them. It’s also good to know that some clubs might have necessary time commitments at certain points in the year. Both the Only Human Dance Collective and the Environmental Fashion Show finish with year-end showcases, and this makes my March super busy. But I also love putting on both shows. This can also conflict with school work because when are most final essays due? March!
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