Experience and share the benefits.

What you will experience at the U of M reaches far beyond the classroom.  As a University student, you are given an essential choice to learn while contributing to your surrounding community.  Even a few hours a week, or month, can offer immeasurable benefits. 

WHY would you want to get involved, outside-the-classroom?
- See real-life settings that use what you’ll be studying;
- Explore an area unfamiliar to you;
- Confirm interest in a major or minor;
- Gain motivation for your coursework;
- Develop skills that can assist you academically;
- Make friends and build authentic community;
- Create networks with professional mentors;
- Acquire skills to enhance your resume;
- Discover the world from a new perspective;
- Give back what you have received;
- And…

HOW could you begin to get engaged in some co-curricular activity? 
Search for a variety of opportunities here, based on your interests…  ENGAGE! Do What Matters.  

A sampling of ideas:

America Reads Program

Campus Events 

CLA Mentoring Opportunities

CLA Undergraduate Internship Grant 

Co-curricular Leadership Programs

Community Engagement Scholars Program

Cross-cultural events
(Open to all students)

Departments
(Look for “major” student groups, internships, research labs, and/or newsletters.) 

GoldPASS
(Uof M database for volunteer, internship, and job opportunities)

HECUA in the Twin Cities
(Options with the environment, arts, urban studies, or writing.  Includes classroom study, internship, and fieldwork.)

International Student & Scholar Services’ events
(Open to all students.  See Small World Coffee Hour.  See Culture Corps.)

Learning Abroad Center
(For study abroad, and more!)

Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence
(See related opportunities along left column, and home page.)

Recreational Sports

Service-Learning 
(For community service as apart of a course.)

Student Employment
(On-campus)

Student Unions & Activities 
(See varied links along left column.)

Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program 

Volunteer in the Twin Cities

CONNECT – LEARN – ACT
As you learn more about particular engagement opportunities, finding some that interest you personally… take a moment to act.  Email or call for more information from an organization or office.  Go to your first meeting or event!  Explore the great possibilities through making meaningful connections!  Your adviser is ready to help with any questions.

Next week, get some tips on YOUR HEALTH…