Take a look at JumboLife, our page for all the student events and activities on campus, and you’ll find we boast a list of 300+ student organizations. For the people who're already feeling a sense of slight panic at all the options, don’t worry! For the people who’re thinking “I’ll dive in and just commit to 30 clubs that sound cool and will be totally relevant and help me in the future!”, slow down. In this episode, I’ll break down some of the clubs I’m part of and why I chose to be part of them.
A fair note: I’m a computer science major in the School of Engineering, so many of the clubs I’m part of will be in this realm. However, don’t limit yourself to only doing clubs that are part of your major. It’s fun to explore and try something new, and I’ve found great communities. If you want to check out other clubs, search them up on Instagram or feel free to email them on JumboLife! But of course, being the largest major at Tufts, there are many clubs to explore in the computer science community.
Tufts Robotics Club: I did robotics in high school and loved it, so I wanted to carry on this passion of mine. No surprise that I’ve been part of this club since my freshman year, and on the executive board for 2 years now! We plan our large Battlebots competition in the fall, where we teach teams of 4 - 6 how to build robots to fight against each other in an arena. In the spring we do smaller local competitions.
JumboCode: An organization where teams, led by a project manager and a tech lead, build websites and apps for nonprofit organizations in the Boston area. Many people in the CS department are part of this club because it teaches you useful web development languages and allows you to apply your skills outside of the classroom, all while giving back to your community. I’m interested in expanding my software development skills to apply to my future career, so I’m loving the skills I’ve gained as part of the club.
Women in Computer Science: a club to support the female-identifying and other gender minorities CS majors at Tufts. We host social events and professional development opportunities for people to get to know each other and build meaningful connections like workshops and resume reviews. It’s a super fun and supportive environment, and I’ve loved planning and sharing my passions and knowledge with the greater community as the vice president this semester.
Wuzee: Tufts’ Chinese dance group! Wuzee’s community is so welcoming and sweet, and it’s the perfect way for me to stay in touch with my culture while at Tufts. Every spring, we perform in a showcase meshing traditional dances with more modern ones, and utilizing elegant fans, powerful swords, and flowing sleeves. The dances are often very graceful yet strong, and heavily inspired by nature.
If you have any questions about how to get involved in student organizations, feel free to reach out! Being part of student organizations is a great way to discover something new, grow your skills, have fun, and do something you love or find meaningful.