September hits Northeastern like no other month.
The entire campus dynamic changes: Freshmen move into Speare and Stetson East, and last year’s juniors talk regrettably about their “final year” as undergrads while waiting in line at Connor’s. The dining hall turns into a madhouse, and the wiffle ball court outside Stetson West is occupied 24/7.
Between moving into your new dorm room or apartment and reconnecting with friends or meeting new ones, you may have missed an important opportunity to get involved with a student group on campus. Or maybe you joined one, only to realize it wasn’t what you expected.
The good news is, it’s still early enough to find a new group you can connect with. As Her Campus Northeastern staff writer Christiana Jacobson emphasized in a previous article, finding the right student group can help you make friends, build your resume and get involved on campus.
To help you figure out what organization may be right for you (or to allow you to explore some new options!) we’ve included a round-up of some of the most notable student groups on campus. Read, enjoy, and perhaps, join!
Strong Women, Strong Girls
Girl power! Or, women power! Interested in promoting positive social change? Have you always been a leader or enjoyed being a role model? SWSG creates cycles of mutual empowerment for girls and women by mentoring 3rd-5th grade girls, preparing them to become the strong women of tomorrow. SWSG is also committed to supporting both the professional and personal growth of its members and college women.
Habitat for Humanity
Not only do you get to build affordable housing for families in need, but you can build strong friendships, too. Northeastern’s HFH branch works primarily with Habitat of Greater Boston and Greater Plymouth; helping to provide housing opportunities to families in need..
No Limits Dance Crew (NLDC)
Can’t tear your eyes away from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew and Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance? Join No Limits Dance Crew, a group of students and alumni who can break it down and shake it out. With dances choreographed and styled by group members, this could be your chance to let your creativity shine.
The Huntington News
Are you one of those fearless people who can approach anyone on the street? Are you a journalism major? If so, try becoming a member of The Huntington News staff–or offer to write a few articles as a contributing writer. Not only do you get great writing experience, you also walk away with some printed clips to prove it. And hey, you never know — maybe one day you’ll become an editor!
NU & Improv’d
If you’re constantly making people laugh, NU & Improv’d may be for you. As Northeastern’s improvisational comedy troupe, NU & Improv’d focuses on spontaneity of theater, and encourages audience participation. With performances once per month, it’s not a huge time commitment–but allows you to laugh, relax and have fun while you’re there. To learn more or get involved, email nuimprov@gmail.com.
Sorority Life
Sisterhood is a pledge class away with sorority life at Northeastern. Check out Kim Narby’s article about recruitment week to see if it’s the right thing for you. If you don’t know if you’re ready to join this semester, remember some sororities have Spring recruitment class, too!
Entrepreneurs/Innovators Club
There’s one future founder/CEO in every group of friends, why not make it you? Join the Entrepreneurs/Innovators club to learn more about making ideas become reality, developing your own start-up company, and forging the path to your own successful career.
Downhillers Ski and Snowboard Club
Love the outdoors, especially during the winter? Can’t wait for that first fresh blanket of powder to go hit the slopes? If so, this club is definitely for you. Running ski trips to Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine every Saturday between January and March, the Downhillers provides busing and mountain passes after registration and payment.
Tasemakers Magazine
If you’re always one step ahead of others when it comes to discovering new music tastes and talents, Tastemakers Magazine may be for you. Whether you want to write, review, interview or just share your thoughts about music with the Northeastern community, Tastemakers has a place for you–if you’re prepared to be a little busy.
Husky Energy Action Team (HEAT)
Want to save the world? Love the environment? Join HEAT! HEAT is a student group working towards environmental sustainability and carbon neutrality at Northeastern. Not only does HEAT raise awareness about sustainability issues at Northeastern, the group also works with Northeastern’s administration to make Northeastern a more environmentally-friendly campus.
HAUTE Fashion
Calling all fashion-forward women! HAUTE works to be the link between Northeastern and the Boston Fashion Industry through event planning, networking and media relations. If fashion is your calling, this is the group for you!
Her Campus Northeastern
Okay, so we’re not a real student group (yet). But we’re a really great, fun group of enthusiastic Northeastern women who love to cater to our very own college community. Whether you enjoy writing, blogging, cooking, giving out advice, graphic design or photography, we have a wide range of interests and may be the right group for you! Email karleestewart@hercampus.com to get involved!
Husky Ambassadors
Remember the tour guide you had on your first visit to Northeastern that you either loved or hated? That could be you–but only if you’re prepared to walk backwards. Be the impact on perspective students by becoming a Husky Ambassador, a group of students who are interested in helping more than 73,000 visitors a year learn more about the university.
Council of University Programming (CUP)
If you’re a music industry major or interested in event planning and programming, CUP may be the perfect student group for you. Learn the intricate process and procedures behind bringing the hottest comedians, musicians and public figures to campus. In the past few years, CUP has brought Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon, Andy Samberg and Drake to Northeastern–join and get your favorite artists/comedian/actor to appear at Blackman or Matthew’s Arena.
Remember to attend Northeastern’s activities fairs in the Curry Student Center to meet these fantastic groups in person!