Some benefits of participating in Student Activities  include:

• Developing skills that employers will be seeking
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Valuing Diversity
  • Motivation
  • Problem-solving
• Becoming more involved in campus life
• Assessing and developing leadership styles
• Familiarizing self with campus resources
• Helping others
• Building an academic and professional network

Involvement in student organizations is an excellent complement to the academic experience found at a university. Joining an organization helps students develop networking and leadership skills that will be invaluable to their education and their future.

Types of student organizations include:

• Greek
• Honorary/Professional
• Multicultural
• Performing Arts
• Political/Social Action
• Departmental
• Publications
• Religious
• Special Interest
• Student Government Association

For a complete listing of all current student organizations visit www.calumet.purdue.edu/ccld/life/organizationlistings.html.