Hey guys! I'm potentially going to be applying to UCLA soon, and I'm really interested in the student life aspect as well. Can anyone give some recommendations on student organizations to join or at least to look into? I'm into tech, the outdoors and am open to service clubs, but I'd love to hear any suggestions no matter the genre.
Hello! That's a great question and let me say, UCLA has a myriad of student organizations that should pique your interests. Given your leanings, I can point out a few clubs to start with.
Regarding tech, Bruin Entrepreneurs could be an interesting fit. They provide resources and host workshops for students interested in starting their own ventures, often tech-related. There is also the LA Blueprint, where students work with mobile technologies, a great place to develop your coding skills or learn new ones in a project-based environment.
For the outdoorsy side of you, Backpacking Club organizes backpacking trips while introducing students to essential wilderness survival skills. Their mission is to provide an outlet for those wishing to explore the great outdoors.
On the service side, Circle K International is one of the most active organizations on campus, providing a wide range of service opportunities from tutoring local students to environmental preservation projects.
Lastly, joining clubs outside your comfort zone can lead to new discoveries. Consider the likes of the Ballroom Dancing Club or maybe the Art History Undergraduate Student Association. There are over a thousand student organizations at UCLA, so there's bound to be one that will resonate with you.
My recommendation is to use BruinLife, the university's directory for student organizations. There you can explore options based on the category of interest and it gives you highlights of each club. You can also try to check out the enormous Activities Fair at the beginning of the academic year, where many of these groups table and share what they are about. Good luck with your application!
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