If you were at the student club fair last Wednesday, you were able to see American University’s more than 200 clubs on display. Not lacking in variety, AU’s clubs include student media groups, Greek life, activist clubs and cultural groups. However, there’s always room for more! Here are seven clubs AU should have on campus:
Support Group for Student Who Don’t Like Politics
American University is one of the country’s most politically active schools and that’s absolutely reflected in the student population. It’s nearly impossible to enter a communal space, such as your hall lounge without hearing a spirited political discussion. That being said, however, there are students at AU who could care less about politics (yes, really!). A club where one can openly vent about how sick they are of their Twitter feeds being only reactions to Donald Trump. Club activities include brainstorming ways to get your floormates to turn off MSNBC or Fox News for once and discussing escape plans when politics do come up.
Beyoncé Appreciation Club
Does this need any further explanation? Why not have an hour or two a week completely devoted to listening to Bey’s music, discussing how flawless*** she is, and engaging in some positive female discussion among group members.
The “Then, Why Are You Here?” Club
Although AU’s SPA and SIS programs are stellar, AU also has awesome academic programs in other schools. This club is for students whose majors don’t fit into the typical AU student and are constantly asked that infuriating question: then, why do you go here? Here’s a club where they can discuss classes and homework with like-minded students who aren’t CLEG or International Relations majors.
The 90’s & 00’s Nostalgia Club
What is it about college students and wanting to watch every Disney movie ever? Probably that within a month of having to ask to use the bathroom in school and having our meals made for us, we now have to live independently. This club is for those students who want to relive the glory days of cheerios and Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius on Saturday mornings and those who seem to like the phrase “only 90’s kids will understand!”
The “I’ve Gotten Lost in D.C.” Improvisational Group
In this group, students can share their gripping stories of getting lost in D.C. before turning their stories into hilarious improvisational shows for their peers. Stories include falling asleep on the metro and ending up in Shady Grove, times where you have had no idea where your Uber driving is taking you and now you’re just along for the ride, and frightening tales of dying cellphones.
The “I Have No Idea What I Want To Do With My Life” Club
It’s kind of scary how some AU students seem to have it all figured out. They have internships, can juggle five classes and their eyeliner is always on point. It seems to be an AU thing that if you don’t graduate with eight internships, a semester of study abroad, at least 100k in debt, straight As, and e-board status on ten clubs, you didn’t do enough. However, not everyone is like the signs on the shuttle that sum up AU students to statistics. This club is for the majority of students who have no idea what they want to do—and how that’s pretty fine. Club activities include eating a lot, enjoying some stress-free Netflix and probably petting puppies.
AU Students for Kanye 2020
As the 2016 election draws closer, organization after organization has been cropping up to support the various candidates. Why not get started now on supporting Kanye’s 2020 campaign? Because we all know we’d vote for him!