It was energy — with tables full of games, music, food, and conversation — that filled the PUB this past week for Shoreline Community College’s quarterly Club Fair. Held on campus every quarter, the fair invites students to explore clubs, meet peers, and find new ways to get involved. This spring’s event shined light on both long-time organizations and exciting newcomers.
From the Korean Culture Club to Nutrition Club to Mahjong Club, the fair showcased a wide range of interests and cultures.
“So many international students are represented here,” said Andrea, a 19-year-old business major and student worker with Student Life. “I love seeing the diversity on campus.”
“I came today to promote the Korean Culture Club (KCC),” said Riwoo, a second-year Computer Science major and KCC president. Riwoo and fellow officer Jieun, an Accounting major, tabled at the fair to attract new members.
“We’re not looking for other clubs necessarily,” Jieun added, “but we love seeing what other students are organizing.” The pair shared their interest in the Pop Dance Society, a group they’ve collaborated with on K-pop events.
Other students were there to represent new ideas. Yuki, a 19-year-old Nutrition major, helped launch Nutrition Club just last quarter. “We post something about nutrition every few weeks and plan one or two events per quarter,” she explained. “It’s the first club fair we’ve ever attended, and it’s exciting to finally introduce ourselves.”
The fair doubled as a creative space for promoting clubs and upcoming events. The Black Student Union turned heads with bright signs reading, “Want free concert tickets?” — a fun and effective way to draw attention to their table and spark conversations with curious passersby.
Andrea attended the fair as both a second-year student and student worker at Shoreline’s Student Life office. “I stay here to earn money,” she joked, “but I’m also here for the diversity.”
Andrea noted how the fair emphasizes Shoreline’s vibrant international student community and how she especially loves learning about different cultures. “The Mahjong Club really stood out to me. They brought an actual table and even printed instructions on how to play [the game of Mahjong].” During the event, she also signed up for the International Club and discovered the newly formed Vietnam Club, which wasn’t present at the last fair and delighted her with their complimentary desserts.
For Andrea, the fair was a reminder of how clubs can create leadership opportunities and help students grow. She said, “If you join a club and become an officer, that’s a leadership role. You can put it on your personal statement when you transfer, and you meet new people and cultures.” If given the chance, she’d love to start a Food Tasting Club that celebrates international cuisine and maybe even host cooking tournaments.
Club fairs have long been a tradition at Shoreline, serving as one of the most effective ways for students to meet people, express personal passions, and take on leadership roles. For first-year or international students, it’s an especially wonderful chance to find their place and community on campus.
When asked if the fair motivated them to get more involved, all three interviewees gave a confident yes. Whether through leadership opportunities or simply meeting new people, they see campus clubs as a way to enrich both their personal and academic lives.
As for dream clubs? Ideas ranged from a Poker Club to a Food Tasting Club, proving that Shoreline students aren’t just joining clubs; they’re imagining new ones too!
