I'm off campus and matured student. What are some clubs I should look at during Club Fest to create a social circle?

There's no such thing as "the best club to meet people" that applies in general to anyone. The best club, in my opinion is actually whatever club interests you, because what's the point of meeting people who don't really interest you?

You should look into what a club does or discusses and see if you'll like it. That way, you're far more likely to meet like-minded people with similar interests as you do, and making friends become much easier.

There are also some program-related clubs that help you meet people in your program and give you contact with upper year students in case you have questions or need guidance/mentoring.

All of these clubs are available on the MSU website, and most, if not all, are going to have a table at Clubsfest, which is happening on campus this Wednesday.

I'd say the best way to create a regular circle of friends is class. Its a great way to meet people with similar views and interests.

Just talking to random people on the streets. Most of them are friendly and there are always people out there, so yeah, that counts as a social circle.

Depends. Find one that interests your hobbies. Like chess? join chess. Want to meet other polish people? Join the polish group. Just join whatever interests you and be active making friends.

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I agree with Justin, you should join a club because it interests you, you identify with it, or it raises awareness about a cause you feel strongly about. While everyone on Macinsiders could post the names of the club(s) that they are affiliated with, you would be left with a very biased list of clubs. I would advise you to join a smaller club because the members tend to be very close-knit and you will instantly have a social circle of like-minded people. Or join a committee in a larger group - tons of opportunity for bonding. If you are interested in sports, I would recommend playing intramurals...nothing like good ol' camaraderie!

I'm confused. The advice I got was to try something new and expand your comfort zone. If that is so, shouldn't I be picking a club that mirror that mentality instead of sticking to what I like?

Go with something you're interested in and you're bound to make friends. I did a play in first year and met one of my best friends here, and I would have never met her otherwise.

Once you join a club that's about something you're passionate in, and you meet others with the same passion, you'll meet people you can be friends with.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm confused. The advice I got was to try something new and expand your comfort zone. If that is so, shouldn't I be picking a club that mirror that mentality instead of sticking to what I like?

Two different approaches, depending on the type of person you are.. if you don't have a problem meeting people, go for something new, but sticking with something you know gives ya more conversation starters I guess.

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Originally Posted by Phaint

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Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm confused. The advice I got was to try something new and expand your comfort zone. If that is so, shouldn't I be picking a club that mirror that mentality instead of sticking to what I like?

The two don't have to be mutually exclusive. When people say try something new, they don't usually mean to try something new that you aren't interested in...they mean to try something that you're interested in but have never done before (for whatever reasons).

Wow I really hope there is a bowling club with custom letterman jackets... Pleeeaaase I hope this exists...