On February 11, Rio Hondo College hosted its club rush at the lower quad. Held in the main part of campus, the event gave students the opportunity to explore a variety of clubs and programs.

All clubs had their own unique posters and sign-up sheets as club representatives and members welcomed students. 

There were over 15 clubs present ranging from a wide variety from Black Scholars Club, Psych Club, Creative Writing Club to Health Education and Resources Club, Nursing Program, and Puente Club. 

The club rush showcased the amount of diversity of student life at Rio Hondo. 

All students were encouraged to ask questions and to learn about the benefits each club has to offer. 

Many club members were excited about the new opportunities students can have in their career path. 

Nursing Club member, Megan Melendez, who is the ICC Representative, talked about the goals the program wants to achieve and show students that it’s a great club to be part of. 

“We want to spread awareness about the Nursing Program, we have an ADN RN, an LVN to RN, and the CNA program… we want to let people know it’s very accessible to get into these programs here at Rio and we encourage them to do so,” Melendez said. 

Throughout the event, students were able to collect flyers, scan QR codes, and share their interest with different clubs.

Additionally, clubs offered snacks, games, and more to students who had an interest in learning more about the program. 

There weren’t just clubs there, as there was music and live caricature drawings for students to see and have a chance to draw during the event. 

For first-year students, Club Rush serves as an important part of becoming involved in campus activities. These events can help students engage in activities beyond the classroom that can help grow their personal skills and interests. 

First-year student, Stephen Zamora, gave his thoughts about how Club Rush can help him in the present and future. 

“The Club Rush has given me a bigger sense of how many clubs there are and how each have their own benefits, for me understanding what I want to do right now will help me focus on the career path I want to have later on,” Zamora said. 

Club Rush was a success and showed there are many interests and experiences students can have during college that will help them build connections with other individuals.