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<li><p>What are some ways student clubs recruit new members? (economics club, environment club, volunteering club, etc.)
In my high school, I have to fill out application forms, then go to interviews.</p></li>
<li><p>How hard is it to get in a student club?
I know it depends on the student organization I'm applying to, but usually, is the competition intense?
The competition rate for my high school economics club was 1:17. Is it this high?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Most clubs, particularly clubs that are based around having a common interest will not have requirements to join. This definitely includes clubs tailored to specific school subjects. I’m in math club and you don’t have to be a math major to join…you just show up and you’re in. They are happy to have as many people as possible who show interest in the org and have nothing to gain by restricting who can join. However, this is not true for ALL orgs.</p>
<p>If you are thinking about wanting to be in a Frat/Sorority or on a sports teams, then there’s typically qualifications or requirements for people wanting to join. </p>
<p>I’ve only ever been in science, engineering, math, and a few cultural orgs. None have ever had a requirement or any paperwork for joining. I just show up and I’m in. A few of these orgs have dues that they want members to pay and some don’t have any fees. None of my orgs will kick you out if you don’t pay the fees. You can still show up to the meetings but some of our events will require you to be a dues paid member. </p>
<p>My university has a list of all student orgs on campus (over 1,000) and each include a description of the org, including when/where they meet, as well as contact info. You can always contact the org if you have any questions or just show up to their meeting and ask. If you can’t find the orgs anywhere on a university website, just try google or ask around campus. I don’t see why there would be much issues or difficulties joining clubs. Many orgs are pretty relaxed about everything and you can even join in the middle of the semester or spring if you didn’t join right away in the fall.</p>
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<li><p>The way my university clubs do it is by “tabling.” This is where they would set up a table with info regarding their clubs and hand out those info to those who show interest in joining. They also have a signup sheet where potential members can put their name and contact info down so that the club officers can notify them of meetings and upcoming activities. </p></li>
<li><p>Unless you’re trying to get into some sort of academic or performance club where you need to have a certain GPA/audition, it’s not hard at all. I’m a member of the Kpop Club and the Japanese American Club, and none of those have any requirement for joining. In fact, there really isn’t any competition in joining most clubs at all. </p></li>
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<p>I’m sort of wondering what sort of high school you went to because my high school never had clubs that worked like yours did. </p>
<p>Applying for clubs and having interviews? I’ve never heard of that being the case, at high school or at college? Sounds intimidating and even counter-productive.</p>
<p>Pretty much any club will be excited if you want to join, and there will usually be some sort of activities fair near the start of the school year. Pick things that you’re interested in and enjoy yourself.</p>
<p>There is usually some sort of “club” fair at the beginning of teh school year.
If not, look up on the college website about clubs and there should be links.
Go to the next meeting of the club you are interested in and see if it is for you.</p>
<p>There is one kind of club I can think of where they might have applications/interviews and that is clubs like SAE Baja or other competition teams. At some schools the club will find a place for anyone interested, but at others, if a club like that is very popular, they will interview interested students and choose the best fits for their needs.</p>
<p>I have never heard of school clubs having interviews, either high school or college. </p>
<p>Most schools will have some kind of student organization fair toward the beginning of each semester. That’s where all of the clubs can set up tables on the main quad or some other common gathering area, and people can walk around and see all the different clubs, talk to members, etc. Generally all you have to do is just sign up for the club, or even just show up. There isn’t an “application” process.</p>
<p>The exception to that would be things like honors societies and such. There are minimum requirements as far as GPA and minimum number of credit hours etc. If you meet the requirements though, you’re in. There’s no interview. </p>