academic clubs

Campus learning groups

Academic clubs are student organizations centered on a particular subject or field of study.

They exist at schools and universities to supplement classroom learning through discussions, competitions, guest speakers, and social connection among students with shared interests: She joined the physics club and the debate team, The pre-law academic club hosts mock trials every semester.

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activity type

academic clubssports teams

Organized groups of athletes

athletic teams · varsity sports · intramural sports · physical education · marching band

purpose orientation

academic clubssocial clubs

Member-based gathering organizations

recreational clubs · fraternities · sororities · hobby clubs · hobby groups

formality and structure

academic clubspickup games

Casual unorganized athletic contests

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