Students are invited to Laurier’s Clubs Fair during orientation week by the SU
As the newest school year begins, Wilfrid Laurier University has the utmost pleasure of inviting its next wave of first years onto its campus.
The month of September is an intense and confusing period for first-year university students. With a huge array of resources at your fingertips, it can be overwhelming when figuring out where to begin.
Throughout the University experience, it is important to involve yourself in the Laurier community; one of the ways to do so is through the abundance of clubs and communities to be found on and off campus.
This upcoming semester, students are invited to Laurier’s very own Clubs Fair during Orientation Week in September. Run by the Student Union, first-year students are encouraged to get involved with our wide variety of clubs and associations. There is a club for every person, from academics to general interests.
There are many benefits and opportunities available through clubs; most students wanting to join a co-op are highly recommended to have at least one or two to help bolster a resume. Not only that but involving oneself in the Laurier community is a great way to meet new people and expand one’s social base.
“I was a marketing exec for a club I was in called Women in Leadership Laurier (WIL).” Said Katrina Brady, Vice President of Clubs & Associations at Laurier. “I was able to connect with like-minded women who were invested in business, and I was able to bring together women who wanted to connect while using my marketing degree. It’s an opportunity to use experiences in the future.”
With more than 250 student-run organizations, finding the perfect club to suit your interests is that much easier. Film enthusiasts may enjoy clubs such as Film Makers of Laurier or WLU Film Society. Those looking for a diverse community space can find their place in clubs such as the Chinese Student Association, the Laurier Autism Awareness Society, the Laurier Pride Society, and a wide variety of clubs dedicated to those who align with various minorities. From the Bhakti Yoga and Mindfulness club to the Alzheimer’s Society, there are endless examples of interesting clubs and activities to participate in throughout the school year.
“Our facility associations offer program-based opportunities that allow their students to really do club-based work in the field of their interest.” Said by Ryan Jobby, President and CEO of the Student Union, “The synonymous component of all of it is the soft skills you develop, it’s stuff that will carry forward in your professional environment.”
Hosted in the Laurier Athletic Complex, students will walk through an assortment of booths advertising clubs, sports, and the variety of fraternities running around the Laurier campus. The Cord Newspaper will have a table, and those interested in a world of journalism, photography, and radio are highly encouraged to attend.
Though it may seem daunting, involving yourself in the Laurier community is one of the most fulfilling things in a school experience, all the way until the days of being a Laurier alumnus. The club fair is not only a way to join your community, but to actively participate in it.
“Go for an hour and scope, have that personal connection upfront. Even if you just come, grab a sticker, and learn a little more about a club. Those intentional conversations are what’s important. Go in, explore, and try one thing.” Said Brady.
