One of the clubs that I have been attending the most is the Hawkeye Optimist Club. It’s a chapter of a larger organization called Optimist International, a service-based organization that works around the world (Optimist International Website). At UIowa, we think of service projects that would be useful and beneficial for our local Iowa City community. Last semester, we did hygiene drives for the local shelters. The reason I’ve been going to this club more often is that I really enjoy service clubs; it’s an easy opportunity to get volunteering done if there isn’t much time outside of school. It’s also really fun and everyone there is so kind and dedicated to the mission of helping others, and being an optimist. 

The most recent event I went to was making tie blankets for the kids at the Children’s Hospital. One of our meetings coming up is going to be making cards for the kids that are there. This is just one example of helping the local community, and how valuable it is to be part of this service club at the university. The club also does a spring fair at the end of the semester, so planning for that and getting ready to put on a fun time for visitors is exciting!

You should definitely consider joining the club! It’s a great way to spend time during the week helping others in a fun environment and being surrounded by friendly people.