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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just FYI, I was shocked when my current freshman arrived at school ready to join a bunch of clubs and activities and it was very difficult to get a spot even in the more obscure clubs.

So that’s something you may want to look into - how many clubs are open to all and unlimited. [/quote]

That is shocking, and sad! What type of school is it?

At my kid's very small (and non elite) LAC, they hold a Lobsterfest each fall (i.e, note food hook to get students to attend  :D ). Students stop by the many tables that are set up on the quad, and staffed by current student members. All clubs want kids to sign up for emails, which is the only "commitment" required at that point. My kid did this for 15 clubs/activities when she was a freshman. She did not wind up participating in that many group, but it meant that she was getting numerous emails every week, inviting her to events/activities/outings. She chose the ones that sounded fun, fit in with her study schedule, and (eventually) would attract other kids she clicked with. That "model" really worked well for her.

I can't imagine a school that has some type of bar or cutoff for club participants.

Note also that at her school, it seems like once you hit some modest number of people who want to participate, the school will provide you with some budget for your club. Besides the expected groups, I think they have a Hammock Club (yes-the school bought them hammocks and they relax on them for meetings). I think there is even a Burrito club (where they make and explore the world of burritos). Talk about something for everyone! (Mind you, there are also the "normal" clubs doing service, international cultural events, pre-professional groups, environmental club, nature outings, utlimate frisbee, billards, wildlife society, etc etc etc etc!)[/quote]

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