One thing about Villanova is that there is no shortage of activities to get involved in. This was immediately evident from the looks of Mendel Field, where the annual Student Involvement Fair was held on Friday. New students were especially excited to scope out the wide variety of options for campus involvement.
“It was overwhelming, but in a good way,” freshman Ava Satterthwaite said. “It was cool to see how many different niche interests people share and want to come together for.”
A whole new world of activities opens up for students at the activity fair, making it the ideal place to find new organizations to get involved with for freshmen and upperclassmen alike.
“It was cool to see the array of activities available here at Villanova,” Carl Soderman said. “Even as a sophomore, I saw a bunch of new clubs that caught my eye.”
From dance troupes to service groups, almost every student organization on campus was represented at the fair, with colorful posters and energetic pitches scattered across the field in hopes of drawing in new members.
“I was immediately drawn to the ‘Girls Who Read’ club because it’s a new club and the way it was decorated made it seem like a good community to join,” Satterthwaite said.
The annual fair is a staple event for clubs and groups to promote their missions and recruit new members, creating a buzzing environment across campus. Organizations had representatives present at the fair, there to meet and talk to potential new members.
“It was so exciting to see all of the freshmen interested in trying out for club basketball,” Abby Contessa, sophomore member of club basketball, said. “I loved getting to meet new underclassmen and make them excited to be a part of the team.”
The Student Involvement Fair is a time-honored tradition at Villanova. A beloved event to bring students together, it unites those with shared passions and creates a vibrant sense of community felt by all.
If, after the fair, students are still looking for their place on campus, it is important to remember how many options Villanova offers. There is truly something for everyone. This writer may be a bit biased in advising readers to rush The Villanovan, but every organization on campus has something special to offer, and out of more than 300 at Villanova, there is bound to be an organization that aligns with the interests of all. Get out there and get involved, Villanova.
