The earlier a student defines the purpose for going to college the better because that way they will be able to know what and where to spend their time. Negligence to this truth is one of the root causes of a student’s academic failure. Every club on campus is good because it was created to get something good out of it whether it’s for intelligence, pleasure, Religion, sports, etc. However, when students prioritize club activities over academics then their purpose for being in college is highly questionable. Lets’s start with Is It Ok To Not Join Clubs In College?
The question of whether or not to join clubs depends on the kind of clubs. Clubs that aim for academic pursuit are highly recommended but the ones contrary to the purpose of going to college should be jettisoned.
Why you shouldn’t join clubs.
1. Academic Distractions:
When a student gets involved in clubs, it will interfere with their learning processes. At any point in time, you say yes to a particular thing then you say no to every other thing you Preoccupy your mind with. I knew of a guy who got involved in virtually all social activities in college. He is very much aware of every Student’s get-together. He will endeavor to partake in the events whether or not he’s invited. During the time of exams, he will be looking for people to help him write his exams. Of course, he has nothing to contribute to his class as far as academics is concerned.
2. Unnecessary enmity;
When students tend to belong to various political clubs in the college, they will create enemies they can’t be able to handle. The fear of the unknown will force the students to be offensive, living a reckless and unorganized lifestyle. It will come to a point where they might not stay in their houses for the fear of being attacked by the enemies they had created out of a quest for political power on campus. When a friend of mine was running for a political position, he would become deceptive and out of sight. He’s always engaged in meeting after meeting. Such commitment never gave him the chance to study and ultimately his academic performance was horrible. I’m not trying to paint political engagement on campus as evil but excessive participation in school politics will be a distraction to the student’s learning process.
3. Mental health;
As a student, you have to make an effort to protect your mental health. It affects the activities you engage in every single day; the way you feel, think, and act largely depends on your mentality. When students can realize their capabilities, able to manage stress, work productively, and most importantly, when students can contribute to the growth and development of the society then they have a strong mental health.
It won’t take much time to identify a student who has a terrible mental health. The following are the signs of poor mental health;
• The students tend to lose concentration while learning.
• Every single thing calls for their attention.
• They always blame people for their problems and worries often.
• They are indecisive, always relying on someone to think for them.
• They’re mostly unmotivated and never find interest in what could enhance their lives.
• They are always at the extreme point of human emotions; either they become too aggressive or very timid.
• They can’t be entrusted with responsibility because they will certainly feel overwhelmed and devastated.
And overindulgence in going to clubs can negatively affect a student’s mental health.
4. Wayward lifestyle;
Going to clubs often and on will expose you to various lifestyles you will hardly resist blending in. You will be lured into alcoholism, always getting excited about the thought of drinking. Smoking is always a twin brother to drinking, it will be hard not to see someone who drinks but doesn’t smoke. And the worst of it all is that you ultimately become promiscuous; having sexual relations with reckless abandon! The horrible part of the situation is that you can easily get infected with sexually related diseases. A student who goes to clubs will be a prime target for living a life of waywardness.
5. Constitute Nuisance;
It’s not the day you planted a crop that the crops will germinate and bear seeds. When a student continues to be involved in going to clubs, the negative attitude picked up by the students can develop into something that interferes with public health, safety, peace, and convenience. It will be very difficult to see someone who commits crimes without having a trace of club overindulgence. It is in clubs that most bad habits are emulated.
Conclusion
When the target for going to college is clearly defined by a student, focus is inevitable in the student’s life while in school. If a student detest violence and other negative lifestyle exhibited by certain individuals in society then they should avoid going to clubs in college.
