Student societies are organizations formed by students within a college or university to explore shared aspirations, interests and hobbies. They play a major role in promoting extracurricular activities and various skills.

Apart from just extracurricular activities, these societies enable students to foster qualities that prove to be essential in their lives. 

Here’s how societies act as steppingstones to future success:

Participation in student societies isn’t just for fun— it’s a future investment. 

• Problem-solving skills – While engaging in student societies, students often stumble upon challenges that improve their ability to solve and manage problems. They also get the opportunity to develop skills like critical thinking and crisis management. 

• Social connections- It also helps students build strong social and networking connections as they connect with seniors, alumni and professors. These connections guide them further in finding internships and job opportunities. 

• Skill development- Engagement in such societies provides practical exposure to skills like marketing, event management, budgeting etc which makes the student job-ready. It provides hands-on experience and improves the skill set of a student. 

• Personality Development- Participation in student societies require students to step out of their comfort zone and embrace their true selves. They overcome issues of social anxiety, stage fear and so forth. Adopting the attitude of confidence and optimism are the key to any career as well as nailing the interviews. 

• Stronger resume-  Through student societies, students acquire various skills which are applauded by employers. Listing their engagement in leadership roles, management skills and more, students can make their resumes more appealing. It increases the chances of getting hired by successful companies. 

Here’s a Starter Guide for Students Who Want to Join Student Societies:

• Exploring your options- Colleges offer various societies including academic societies, cultural societies, entrepreneurship and so on. Before committing to any one society, students must take their time to explore their options and attend orientations or workshops of their individual interest. 

• Goal oriented approach – Your goal will help you to make the right choice. Students who want their involvement to turn out fruitful must keep their goals clear in mind, set clear objectives and align their participation accordingly to foster professional growth.

• Maintaining balance – Juggling academics and society work at the same time can cause burnout in students. To avoid that, time must be managed wisely. Feel free to use planners, journals and other apps to not feel overwhelmed. Remember, balance is the key.

By joining student societies, students gain immense experience and knowledge about the real world which pave the way for greater success in their career paths awaiting them. 

Now it’s your turn! Have you joined any society? Are you planning to? Let us know about your experiences in the comments.