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Why should I participate?

  • Help others…
  • Embrace Diversity…
  • Receive Motivation…
  • Learn to work in groups effectively…
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities…
  • Improve your communication skills…
  • Enhance your problem-solving skills…
  • Become more involved in campus life…
  • Learn about and utilize campus resources…
  • Assess and develop your leadership style…
  • Build an academic and professional network…

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

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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 click here.

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