Much of the extracurricular culture at Boston College is dominated by auditions, applications, interviews, and other means of proving your interest and dedication to the club’s goals. While these can produce incredibly creative, talented, and tight-knit groups, the deadlines and competition can certainly be overwhelming freshman year—particularly under the added stress of COVID-19 rules and regulations. The aim of this article is to highlight some other opportunities for freshmen (or sophomores, juniors, and seniors) looking to expand their interests and who may be looking for more casual engagement in the community. This is by no means meant to discourage students from reaching out and trying out for selective groups and organizations, but those looking for alternative styles of groups should feel welcome to browse this list. Below consists of a non-exhaustive list of some such clubs, and more information about each and how to join can be found through the MyBC tab on the Agora Portal.
Academic/Professional
Women in STEM
Women in Computer Science
Women in Business
The Bioethics Society of Boston College
The Philosophical Society
Student Nurses Association
Stock Talk
Sports Business Society
Sports Analytics Club
Society of Physics Students
Slavic Club
Public Health Club
BC Model United Nations
EagleMUNC
Mathematics Society
Investment Club
Hollywood Eagles
History Club
Girls Who Code
Geology Association
Finance Academy
Computer Science Society
Special-Interest
EcoPledge
Active Minds
Word of Mouth
The Reading Group
Student Martial Arts Club of Boston College
Soul, Love, and Meaning (SLAM!)
Retro Gaming Club
Real Food
To Write Love On Her Arms - Boston College
Pride Peers
Outdoor Club
Momentum
LGBTQ+ Student Outreach and Support
I AM THAT GIRL (IATG)
BC Television (BCTV)
Fashion Club of Boston College
Esports Club of Boston College
Cooking Club of Boston College
Club Table Tennis
Chess Club of Boston College
Boston College Women’s Rugby Football Club
Boston College Women’s Club Ultimate Frisbee
Boston College Spikeball Club
Boston College Men’s Rugby Club
Boston College Club Running
Boston College Club Equestrian Team
Art Club
Anime of Boston College
Cultural
Vietnamese Students Association
Taiwanese Cultural Organization
South Asian Student Association
Quiet Waters
Persian Student Association
Black Christian Fellowship
Organization of Latin American Affairs (OLAA)
Muslim Student Association
L’Association Haitienne
Korean Students Association
Japan Club
Irish Society
International Club
Il Circolo Italiano
Hawai’i Club
German Academy
French Club
FACES
Dominican Association
Chinese Students Association
Caribbean Culture Club
Buddhism Club
Black Student Forum
Armenian Club
Arab Students Association
Political / Social Justice
College Democrats
College Republicans
Young Democratic Socialists of America of Boston College
Students for Justice in Palestine
Sea Eagles of Boston College
Rallying Efforts Against Contemporary Trafficking (R.E.A.C.T.)
Service
First-Year Service Program
Habitat for Humanity
Wishmakers on Campus BC
Special Olympics Boston College
Relay for Life
Project Swim BC
Project Sunshine
Hoops for Hope
Boston College Dance Marathon
Camp Kesem
Performance
Voices of Imani (VOICES)
On Tap
Liturgy Arts Group
Jammin’ Toast
Full Swing
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