The Top 12 University Clubs for Communications Majors
University clubs are a great way to build your skills and portfolio while also making friends in university.
Universities have so many different clubs that it can be tough to decide which ones are best for you.
To help you out in that decision, here are some of the best clubs for communications majors to join.
The Top 12 University Clubs for Communications Majors
1. University Newspaper
I can almost guarantee that your university has some sort of newspaper or print publication for its students.
Joining the university newspaper can help you practice your writing and editing skills, and it looks great on a resume!
Also, if you’re a communications major interested in a career in journalism, the university newspaper is a great way to gain experience in the media and journalism world. You’ll get to research trending topics, interview people, and write articles that interest your university’s student body.
2. Model UN Club
As a previous Model UNer myself, I highly encourage joining your school’s Model UN club. You’ll gain valuable skills like public speaking, research, and negotiation. And you’ll most likely get to travel to other cities and universities to participate in Model UN debates and conferences.
Joining Model UN is especially helpful if you also have a passion for international affairs.
Comms&Me Storytime:
When I first joined Model UN in university, I had no idea what Model UN was, but I wanted to improve my public speaking skills and conquer my fear of public speaking. After just four months of Model UN, I was receiving compliments from my teammates and professors on my public speaking skills.
I owe a lot of my current public speaking skills to Model UN and it helped my communications career now too!
3. HerCampus
If you’re a communications student who loves writing about all things fashion, beauty, and pop culture you should consider joining your university’s HerCampus chapter.
HerCampus is an international media company that writes about all things university and young adult life. They have chapters at more than 380 universities around the world.
By joining your university’s HerCampus chapter, you’ll get to join a team of students with which you’ll help prepare written articles, manage social media accounts, design graphics, and connect with other students in your chapter.
To find out if your university has a HerCampus chapter, check out the HerCampus Chapter Locations.
4. Creative Writing Club
A creative writing club is perfect if you want to build your writing confidence in a non-academic setting.
Creative writing clubs usually involve meeting up weekly, writing individually or together with the help of writing prompts and sharing your writing with the group.
By joining a writing club you’ll learn new writing forms, discover your own writing style, and improve your storytelling skills.
5. Book Club
For all the bookworm communications majors, the book club is made for you. Many universities have thriving book clubs where they announce a book for the month and meet at the end of the month to discuss their opinions and stories on the book.
Reading clubs are usually easy to join and don’t require as much meeting time as other clubs do.
6. Multimedia Club
Many universities have multimedia clubs that students can join to build their media and journalism skills.
The student media club involves filming campus content, photographing events, interviewing students, and editing and designing content.
If you’re a communications student who wants to explore the world of media, filming and editing, a multimedia club would be a great starting point.
7. Local radio station
Your university or the surrounding town most likely has a local radio station that lets students join and learn how the world of radio works.
Joining your university’s local radio station can help you gain experience in front or behind the mic. Radio is a great way to improve your public speaking skills while also not being intimidated by a large audience sitting in front of you.
8. Drama Club
Joining a drama club as a communications major may not be the first thing you think of, but it can actually be a great way to learn the ins and outs of theatre production, film and digital media.
Being in a drama club doesn’t mean you have to be centre stage. Some of the key skills you could gain as a communications student could actually be behind the scenes like event planning, production management, and videography.
9. Student Government
If you’re a communications major who wants to pursue a career in politics and government, joining your student government gives you the perfect entry into that field.
By joining a student government, you’ll gain leadership skills, negotiation, fundraising and event planning. Student government is also a great way to speak up and help bring change to your campus.
10. Business Clubs
If you’re a comms major who likes the business and organizational side of communications, a business club could be a great fit for you. Most universities have some sort of business club or organization that allows you to develop skills in finance, marketing, and commerce.
Business clubs are also a great way to network and develop real-world skills to help boost your career once you graduate.
11. Public Relations Association
If you want to build your skills and knowledge in Public Relations (PR), you can join your university or local public relations association.
Joining a public relations association can give you special access to events, jobs and networking opportunities with professionals in the PR industry.
Do some research and see if your university, city, state/province, or country has a public relations association that you can join. Many national PR associations have special student deals, volunteer opportunities, and scholarships available for university students.
Here are some well-known PR associations that may apply to you:
- Canadian Public Relations Society
- Communication and Public Relations Australia
- Public Relations Student Society of America
- Public Relations and Communications Association (worldwide)
12. Make your own club!
Sometimes the best way to find the perfect club for you is to make your own!
Whether you’re a communications student who likes geography, knitting, or salsa dancing, you can create a university club that reflects your passions and goals.
Starting your own club is another great way to build your leadership and communication skills while also building a network of like-minded students.
What club catches your eye?
Comment down below and let me know which club you are most interested in joining or have already participated in!
