In college, what students can do is join clubs and organizations. Being included in clubs is a good way to be involved on college campuses.

Not to mention, there are various clubs in order to connect with others. Whether it’s the community or those who attend college.

Gulf Coast State College for example has active clubs and organizations involved on campus.

Therefore, students can build their network, have a good experience in college, increase leadership skills, and include clubs and organizations in their resumes.

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Furthermore, let’s take a look at the clubs and organizations at Gulf Coast State College. On their site, students will connect with like-minded people during their academic careers.

Some clubs and organizations offered at Gulf Coast State College:

Muslim Student Association

Goals: 

  • Spread the message of Islam, and inform what Islam is about.
  • In addition to empowering students in the perspectives of campus governance.
  • As well as provide a voice to express the student body.
  • Foster club activities.

Spanish Club

  • Students can have fun learning Spanish.
  • If students already know Spanish, then they can improve their speaking skills.
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Trio Society

  • For those that have a barrier through college. 
  • Barriers can include:
    • Environmental.
    • Social.
    • Academic.
    • Cultural.

Surgical Services Student Association

  • Contribute to Surgical Services student education and provides the highest quality of healthcare.
  • And aid development of the individual, their professional role, and responsibility for the health care of surgical patients.

Intramurals

  • For those who want to stay active and not only offer active opportunities.
    • Includes:
      • Physical fitness.
      • Wellness.
      • Socialization.

Moreover, these are the sports the organization provides:

  • Basketball.
  • Soccer.
  • Kickball.
  • Flag Football.
  • Water Polo.
  • Dodgeball.
  • Ultimate Frisbee.

 

Organization’s Purpose:

  • Promote an active and healthy lifestyle along with:
    • Friendship.
    • Sportsmanship.
    • Opportunity for leader and leadership development.

In addition, there are three types of play: Drop-in, tournament, and league. Their events occur daily, Monday through Thursday from 2 PM-4 PM.

Visionaries Ink

Purpose: 

  • Offers a creative outlet at the collegefor students who are interested, even if students aren’t attending an art-related class.
  • Participate in school and community events.
  • Arrange club trips for education purposes (museums, galleries, and figure-drawing classes).
  • Connect with local art communities.

 

Student Veteran’s Association

This organization is a student lead club assisting student veterans to pursue their educational, professional, and vocational goals.

Equally important to mention it is open to all students who are veterans, active duty, and military families.

 

Networking Opportunities:

  • Promote and educate available entitlements.
  • Benefits available for veterans.
  • Ensure needs and well-being.
  • Represent interests.

GCSC Players

To start off, this organization is about theater. Uniquely, they received an Outstanding Campus Organization. Correspondingly ranging from comedy nights to improve workshops, this organization is the way to act!

Furthermore, joining clubs and organizations is a way to have a good experience at a college.

In other words, clubs and organizations help students to have a real-life experience based on working with other people and managing their time. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Pakarwadee Tiebklang

Student Author - Spring 2021