The Fall Club Fair at California Baptist University showcased various clubs on Sept. 17. Held in Stamps Courtyard, the fair created an environment where students connected with multiple clubs on campus and met people with common interests. At the event, students conversed, played mini games and received goodies from the different clubs.
Hokulani Howard, freshman biomedical engineering major, said how she came to the club fair to find more people with whom she could connect and share her passion.
“It’s really impactful how welcoming everybody is and how accepting, no matter what you major in or what your interest is, they just want to teach you and be with you and share common interests with you,” Howard said.
Clubs like Formula SAE Electric and Forensic Science opened doors for Howard and other students to feel invited and unjudged.
The excitement at the fair showed the love for the various clubs available to students on campus. The variety of clubs and student participation created an atmosphere of joy and acceptance while focusing on students’ shared dedication to clubs.
Ethan Laurin, sophomore business administration major, commented on the enthusiasm he saw from other students at the Club Fair and their engagement in the different clubs showcased. He also emphasized the importance of activities where students could connect and find common ground.
“I think it’s important so that other students can find people who have common interests and be able to make friendships and grow more in the community with people who are interested in similar things,” Laurin said.
The students’ excitement through similar interests came together to create a larger social aspect of the bonds shared through clubs.
As Laurin mentioned, it was the passions of all the students that connected CBU’s student body, despite differing interests. The Club Fair served as a place where everyone could find a club or a group best suited for them.
Grace Akintimoye, senior architecture major, expressed her joy in being able to interact with fellow students and said the club fair allowed her to connect with new people on a deeper level. The event emphasized how the different clubs came together to showcase their purpose and offer students ways to get involved in campus life.
“It gives us an opportunity to meet one another and not just in a rush passing moment like in between classes, you actually have a dedicated area and space to talk about similar interests,” Akintimoye said.
Akintimoye advised other students to be open to future interactions and gatherings.
“Don’t be afraid to meet someone, compliment someone to just say hi, you can make someone’s day, and you can also possibly make a new friend,” Akintimoye said.
The Fall Club Fair was enjoyed by many students, showcasing a welcoming environment where Lancers discovered spaces to care for each other, work together and grow in community.
