Campus involvement is necessary for every student’s personal growth.  Whether it is forming a new club or getting involved in a sport or student government, the advantages can be seen instantaneously as well as life-long.  With more than 20 clubs on campus, finding a niche in one of the them shouldn’t be too difficult.A study done at Iowa State University surveying approximately 300 students showed that involvement in extracurricular activities enhanced social and intellectual development, according to the university’s website.  Attending college and completing a program with a diploma will produce a wealth of life skills; however, campus involvement helps reinforce this.  The study showed that individuals involved in student organizations were better at time management.  Athletes generally had higher GPAs than the average college student because of more rigid requirements.  Involved students also tended to have a higher self-esteem. Some may argue that over-involvement can hinder student success because it could take away time needed to focus in classes for a good grade.  This can be easily avoided by choosing clubs wisely and effectively.  With a designated adviser and a few forms filled out in the Student Development Office, students have the freedom to start a variety of clubs.  Active clubs currently on campus include academic clubs with specific requirements such as Alpha Gamma Sigma, fine arts clubs such as the Society of Music and social organizations such as the Gay Straight Alliance. Long-term advantages of club participation are the ability to work with a variety of people and personalities. Clubs unite students from varying neighborhoods, ethnicities and backgrounds to a common cause.  Exercising this skill will be advantageous for when students enter the work force as professionals.  Employers look for individuals who can get along with and work with anyone.  For students planning to transfer, more campus involvement shows leadership and makes their UC or Cal State applications more attractive than students who aren’t involved. Certain clubs on campus have their perks.  Athletes and members of the Associated Student Organization (ASO) for example, are granted priority registration.  Because members of ASO are required to attend meetings twice a month from 1 to 2 p.m., or every week if serving on the executive cabinet, they are able to register earlier in order to ensure that their class schedules don’t conflict with meetings. Whether it is community service, major specific or a fun hobby, there is a club for every student on campus.  The governing body overseeing student clubs on campus known as the Inter-Club Council even provides funds for new clubs starting up.  With numerous benefits proven, more student organizing should bombard our campus rather than silent apathy.