College is more than just earning a degree and preparing for a career. It is also equally important to recognize that college offers more than just academic learning. College is meant to shape the person that you are trying to become not just through academics but through various extracurricular activities. Having experiences through these extracurricular activities, such as clubs, organizations, leadership roles, or being involved in sports is crucial in shaping who you are as a person. 

There are many perks to being involved, especially in a leadership role in a club or organization. One of the most valuable outcomes of being involved in college is the development of leadership skills. Whether you are leading a student organization or club, such as coordinating events, allows oneself to practice critical skills like communication, decision-making, and team management. These leadership opportunities can also teach you resilience, adaptability, and creative thinking. 

Being a part of a club means coming up with ideas for future events and coming together as a group to connect with each other and build the community. Taking advantage of the time in college to develop these very important skills now is going to help you in the future in the real world where there will not be much hand-holding and help. College is the perfect time to take part in things that will enhance or build important life skills that are very much needed in the real world. These college involvements that are available enable you to take on leadership roles that will most likely be harder to access in the real world, so might as well take advantage of the opportunity you have now in college to hone these essential skills. Involvement in these types of things is also important for building a network and making connections with others who one day might be of help to you. You may not notice it right away but the relationships that you build in college, both peers and faculty, can have a lasting impact on your personal and professional life.

Being involved in various campus activities and getting out there apart from the classroom allows you to meet new diverse groups of people, which can lead to valuable friendships, collaborations or connections, and maybe future career opportunities. College is the best time for self exploration and being involved on campus gives you the opportunity to explore yourself and interests that may not be directly tied to your academic major. Extracurricular activities can help you discover new passions or deepen existing ones, like being involved in sports and finding a passion in that and developing and honing skills that come with being a part of a team. 

Engaging in diverse and various activities also broadens your worldview, allowing you to learn from others and expand your knowledge not just from academics but from different cultures, values, and perspectives. Involvement is very important in a way that it enhances your resume and career prospects. In the real world, employers are not just interested in academic performance but also extracurriculars. It is clear that employers also want well-rounded individuals who have demonstrated quality skills in initiative, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Overall becoming involved with such extracurricular activities shows that you are a motivated and engaged individual who is ready for the challenges in a real-world setting.