College is more than lectures, assignments and exams. It is also a chance to meet people, explore your interests and discover new ones while building experiences that stay with you long after graduation.
Getting involved doesn’t have to mean taking on a huge commitment or becoming a student leader right away. Maybe you want to join a club related to your program, meet people who share your culture or interests, play a sport or become a volunteer. Whatever you’re looking for, Centennial has opportunities to help you find your community.
Here’s some ways to get started:
- Find Something That Interests You
Getting involved doesn’t have to be committing to a major leadership role. You can start with something you’re already interested in, like a hobby, sport, cultural community, academic subject or a cause you care deeply about. Centennial has a full range of clubs and student groups where you can meet people who share your interests.
Explore: Centennial Clubs
2. Don’t See Your Club? Start One!
Can’t find a club that suits your interests? Create one. Starting a club is a chance to bring students together around something you all care about while gaining hands-on experience in organizational management, communications and leadership (skills you’ll need once you graduate).
Explore: Start a Club
3. Not An Extrovert? That is Okay!
Getting involved doesn’t mean you have to be the loudest person in the room. Contributing to your club can be attending meetings, volunteering at events or helping behind the scenes. You can start with whatever feels most comfortable and go from there.
Explore: Volunteer Opportunities
4. Turn Participation Into Leadership
As you become more involved, look for opportunities to take on more responsibility (grow those aforementioned skillsets). You could become the go-to-person to organize an event, lead a project or support your fellow students. The skills you develop here will carry you throughout your career while giving you a chance to discover what kind of leader you want to be.
5. Get Involved Even If You’re New
You don’t need to arrive at Centennial already knowing people. Our clubs, events and student activities are opportunities to meet people outside your classroom and build your community at Centennial. If you’re nervous about going alone, remember that plenty of your peers are looking to make connections too.
You don’t have to join five clubs or attend every event. Start with something that catches your attention, and in no time, you’ll find (or create) your community.
