Because it’s now the fourth week of school and most people have their weekly schedule figured out, students may be considering what to do to fill the free time they have in the afternoons. Sure, browsing Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for hours is always fun, but if you’re looking for something a bit more constructive, think about joining a club.
There is a huge variety of organizations here at DU, and there’s truly something for everyone. Consider this small sample of DU’s many clubs:
Active Clubs
While it’s technically a tad too late to sign up for Fall Intramural sports, that in no way means that you can’t get involved on campus while also remaining active. If you’re interested in venturing out into Colorado’s majestic outdoors, consider joining Alpine Club or Kayak Club. Both take awesome trips all over the west, so you have the opportunity to explore nature with your friends.
If you’d rather get your heart pumping through dance, DU also has plenty of opportunities for that. The Latin Dance Club, Tango Club and Pioneer Breakers (DU’s break dance team) all offer great ways to get in shape while learning a brand new skill.
Food-Centered Clubs
If spending an afternoon cooking sounds more appealing to you, there are certainly clubs for that, too. The DU Grilling Society and DU Cooking Club both meet to bond over creating delicious meals. The Grilling Society often participates in tailgates and other student events, and the food never disappoints. If you’re more keen on food of the non-carnivorous variety, you can also join the DU Vegan and Vegetarian Society.
Clubs with a Mission
If you’re looking to join a club with a cause, DU offers many that may spark your interest. The Queer Straight Alliance seeks to promote awareness and understanding of issues regarding gender and sexuality among the DU population. The Sustainability Council works on making the DU campus and community more earth friendly. GlobeMed partners with Buddhism for Social Development Action in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, to provide Cambodians suffering from HIV/AIDS with sustainable food and income.
Career-Minded Clubs
For business students, there are a couple relevant clubs, including the Undergraduate Business Student Association and the Daniels Entrepreneurship Society. The DU Programming Board also offers students a chance to plan, market and execute various events for students throughout the year. For students seeking further leadership opportunities, Undergraduate Student Government would be a great fit.
Creative Clubs
If a creative outlet is what you need, DU certainly has plenty. For the thespian, there’s the DU Drama Ensemble, which brings the theatrical arts to campus. The Film Society is perfect for any movie enthusiast or aspiring movie-maker. If you’re interested in getting your work into an official publication, check out the Foothills Visual and Textual Magazine, which comes out at the end of every year and features awesome artwork and writing submitted by DU students. For lovers of music and radio, KXDU is DU’s new radio station, which is seeking anyone interested in participating. If an experience more like that in Pitch Perfect is what you desire, DU has three different a cappella groups: First Edition, Exit 205 and the Idiosingcrasies.
Cultural Clubs
If you’re looking for a club to celebrate a certain culture, look no further than the Black Student Alliance, the Native Student Alliance, the Asian Student Alliance, the Chinese Student Scholar Association, Club Italia, Francoscope, the German Club, DU Students for Israel, the Korean Student Alliance, the Latino Student Alliance, Hillel of Colorado (an association for Jewish students) or the Muslim Student Association. There are several others not listed here as well.
Of course, this is not a full list of the clubs offered at DU, so check out DU OrgSync to find any kind of organization you could possibly want to join.
Participating in a club is not only a great way to fill up some free time, but also an excellent way to make new friends and get involved on campus. With so many different options, there is something to appeal to everyone. Do yourself a favor and try out at least one club this year—you’ll certainly be glad that you did.
