As a college student, getting involved beyond your coursework can help you graduate with much more than a diploma. It could lead you to finishing your program with valuable connections in your field ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in the 2025 New Student Orientation Guide, an IDS special publication. Indiana University is home to more than 750 clubs and student organizations.

In an era saturated with data, opinions and noise, it’s easy to question your inner voice. We’re taught to defer to experts, wait for consensus and downplay our instincts in the name of objectivity.

Over the past year, I’ve had a surprising number of readers reach out with the same question: How do I actually get involved ...