As many students enter their first year at Hofstra University, they have seen information from GetInvolvedHU posted around the school campus, encouraging students to put themselves out there and join on-campus organizations and clubs. New Student Orientation and Welcome Week encouraged students to try new things, attend school-sanctioned events, such as the club fair, and get out of their comfort zones.

Hofstra is attempting to get students to focus on more than just class by giving a helpful nudge in other aspects of their lives. Engaging in these publicized activities has pushed many students into hobbies they may not have considered before.

Friendships are forming all around campus, showing incoming students they can connect to others in new and exciting ways.   

The performing arts clubs are a great way to get involved at Hofstra. All around campus there are opportunities to participate in student performances while also giving something back to the community. Being a part of performing arts forces people out of their comfort zone by making them experience new things with new people.

Freshmen and incoming transfer students are encouraged to take advantage of the multiple opportunities offered to them as soon as they step on campus. Also, by joining the performing arts organizations, students find themselves creating unbreakable friendships that will most likely carry on throughout their entire lives. 

One week into the school year, many new students have joined clubs where they are able to share their interests and hobbies, but performing arts can be a very intimidating area to be in. This may turns people away from getting involved in such performances, but still, the friendships and the memories that are attached to joining a performing arts club will forever be cherished.

Not only are ever-lasting friendships a benefit of joining these clubs, but the experience and personal new abilities allow for people to grow in more ways than one. Without trying new things, you may never find your true passions or full potential. Performing on a stage helps people to overcome their fears and worries and may help someone to realize a new passion which could turn professional.

Over the next few weeks or even months, these new students will continue to find their way around campus and where they feel they belong. Many clubs and opportunities are ready to welcome all new and returning students with open arms. GetInvolvedHU may feel overwhelming, but it is one of the best ways to make the most of the entire college experience.

By getting involved, students are able to feel less alone in their journey throughout an extremely intimidating new chapter.