Every semester and spring term students have the opportunity to join one or many clubs that are sponsored by BYUHSA Clubs and Organizations. World Fest is the time at the beginning of the semester that students look forward to learning about the different cultural, academic, and special interests clubs. Cultural clubs are among the most popular because, “they help you meet people you wouldn’t otherwise… help you have a social life and do things you wouldn’t normally do,” according to Mariah Hunt a junior in ICS World Humanities and Culture, from Folsom, California. Latino club, Samoan club, Filipino club are some of the clubs that represent the diversity of the school.
After walking up and down the aisles of the Aloha Center, students look around at the different tables, talk to the clubs representatives to find out more about the activities and benefits offered by each club. Food, fun activities, intercultural mingling, and networking are some of the expectations that students have for the clubs this term. BYU–Hawaii offers a large variety of clubs so every student on campus feels welcome and learns more about cultural diversity. World Fest will be held again next fall semester.
Watch the video of students sharing their opinions about clubs.
Photo and video by Felix Callejas