<p>I meant to ask this with the knowledge that clubs do offer friendships, fun activities, etc.</p>
<p>I want to know how they can affect my chances when transferring. Would a job be good enough to cover the reason not joining any clubs? The thing is, I am facing financial issues, and financial aid barely covers enough (so far that I've received).</p>
<p>So, is this a big deal? I know one could argue that I'm inactive in school...but aren't I well rounded if I have a job?</p>
<p>I honestly think clubs are useless unless you hold some sort of official position besides “member of…”</p>
<p>Through clubs you experience a lot; things that would be vital for your personal statement. Through clubs you meet a lot of people, you socialize and network.</p>
<p>Imagine how boring a college/university would be if all the students went to class and back to their dorms/houses/apartments without anything to bring them together but studies and living arrangements. You meet like minded people and do things that matter to all of you!</p>
<p>Clubs can be a way for you to demonstrate interest in your major (remember, you need to talk about what experiences you have in your field of study for an entire essay; prompt 1) and leadership (officer positions).</p>
<p>If you must work full-time or part-time to support yourself or your family, there is no need to stress about extracurriculars. You can put down work as part of your extracurriculars and you should explain in your UC application that you work to support yourself/family. The UCs will consider that when evaluating your application.</p>
<p>I’m in the same position…</p>
<p>I would suggest you state somewhere in prompt 1 that you are willing to take advantage of the resources, internships, research opportunities, clubs, etc at the school once you transfer. They want to know how they can help you achieve your long-term goals, in return, they also want to know that you will contribute to their campus.</p>
<p>Participating in an Honors Symposium, being president of Phi Theta Kappa, and/or working PT/FT in any job because of financial issues are all very impressive. They just want to see that you’re productive, really.</p>
<p>I was told in my class that just being a member of a speech and debate club raises your chances by 15%, and these were honors students mentioning it so it’s not exactly like it’s just a rumor-mill. I signed up even if I can’t attend many meetings.</p>
<p>i suggest enrolling in some recognized honor society on campus and focusing 99% of ur free time at the job</p>
<p>It makes people with 2.x GPAs feel better about themselves.</p>
<p>^aahahahahahah :d</p>