The core of education lies within the academic curriculum, but extra-curricular activities can be vital in achieving the full college experience. Joining a club can arouse your interest in subjects non-academic and strengthen your self esteem and social life.

There are a total of 46 clubs on the Fresno City College campus. A few come to mind that have the potential to appeal to a lot of students. The Performing Art’s Club is a club that welcomes artists, writers, actors, and musicians.

ICC Representative Kaura Lopez said, “The club welcomes students who want to express themselves artistically.” Creative students interested in exposing their work should contemplate joining this club.

How much time does the average student spend on YouTube watching funny videos? How many of those students actually post videos on YouTube?  New Media Club Vice President Derek Bavin said, “This club is all about filming and creating funny skits to put on YouTube. Our club’s goal is to produce one video per week and to have fun with it.”

Are you interested in Japanese animation? President of the Anime Club Shawna Irissarri said, “We discuss favorites, critique them, and discuss the different aspects of it such as character types, common tropes, and cultural influences. We’re hoping to have more educational things to do this year, such as discussions of Japanese culture and learning more about the origins of anime. We also like to watch episodes of anime after club on Fridays in the club room. We basically watch an episode of anime and then discuss and critique it.”

Enrolling in clubs can also sidetrack you as a student. One may get caught up in the engrossing activities and forget about all about academic study. Some clubs may require dedication and commitment. If you do not have devotion, do not join. If you haven’t felt drawn to into something yet, there is no shortage of opportunities to explore.

There is an abundance of clubs on the campus. Clubs can be a great way to meet people who share the same interests as you. If you do not know where to go to find out about clubs, just visit the student lounge. They have printed copies of every club on campus.

 Go check it out and see if there is one out there for you!