{"id":40995,"date":"2022-05-13T16:47:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-13T20:47:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/advising\/?page_id=40995"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:34:00","slug":"connect-with-the-community","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/advising\/student-success\/connect-with-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect with the Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

You have come to BU with many interests and talents. Whether you’ve been participating in an activity for years, or are wanting to try something new, joining one of BU’s 450 student organizations<\/a> or volunteering in the city of Boston through the Student Leadership & Impact Center<\/a> will help you learn about yourself, make friends, and connect with the broader community.<\/p>\n

Added bonus: 50+ years of research indicate that students who are involved in a student organization or activity do better academically! Being involved is an ideal way to connect your academics to real-world happenings while also gaining skills for the future.<\/p>\n

In addition to student-run organizations, our Schools\/Colleges and campus programs offer endless possibilities for connecting with others around shared interests and concerns. Explore the options and choose one or two!<\/p>\n

Get Involved at BU<\/h2>\n

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