Looking to join an organization or club? Want to find new ways to get involved in your community?
Stop by the annual Be Involved Fair Wednesday, Aug. 28, on Norlin Quad. This festival includes free food, music and giveaways from local vendors. More importantly, you can meet with hundreds of CU Boulder organizations and departments, as well as local nonprofit organizations. 颅It's the best place to find all sorts of involvement opportunities.
Why you should go
Whether you鈥檙e starting your first year or final year at CU Boulder, there鈥檚 something for everyone at the Be Involved Fair. Here are some reasons to go if you鈥檙e a鈥�
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Freshman: Find your place at CU and make friends by getting involved. See everything that campus has to offer all in one place. Getting involved can help make campus feel 鈥渟maller鈥� by finding your niche.
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Sophomore: After a year on campus, you can find more opportunities to get involved with your free time. Find your perfect fit!
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Junior: Start adding to your resume with things you鈥檝e been involved in. Find something to specialize in or something you excel at. There are many opportunities to gain leadership skills and get ready for internships.
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Senior: It's your final year! Find ways you can boost your resume by getting involved. Consider graduate school opportunities or potential experience in your chosen post-school employment field.
Get ready for the fair
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, and pick a few that sound interesting to you.
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Bring your schedule for the semester.
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Go with an open mind. You never know what might speak to you when you get there.
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Write a short list of things you want from a club or volunteer opportunity. For example: work experience, meet new friends, be more active, etc. Check out several options and weigh them against your list.
Questions to ask
At the fair, ask questions to get an idea if an opportunity is a good fit for you. Here are some examples:
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What does your organization do?
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What does it look like being a part of your organization?
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How can I get involved?
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What kind of time commitment is there to be involved with your organization?
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When do you meet?
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Where are you located?
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What resources does your department have for students?
