…start your own club for the résumé.
...START YOUR OWN CLUB FOR THE RÉSUMÉ.
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We all remember those late-night dorm room debates, the kind where you’d argue the merits of obscure philosophical texts or the precise ethical implications of a hypothetical quantum physics dilemma. Or maybe it was that moment you realized someone was seriously considering a "Club for the Appreciation of Obscure 17th-Century Basket Weaving Techniques" just because it looked good on paper. Did you even go to [Ivy] if you didn't, at some point, consider founding something utterly niche, specifically to tick that "leadership" box?
It's the wild west of extracurriculars out there. The pressure is real, the ambition palpable. You find yourself in these bizarre conversations, pitching a society dedicated to "The Semiotics of Campus Squirrel Behavior" to a few equally stressed-out peers. And before you know it, you've got a constitution, a faculty advisor, and a weekly meeting for three people. It’s part performance, part genuine passion, and entirely Ivy. This isn’t just about adding lines to a résumé; it’s about navigating a world where everyone is fiercely bright, intensely driven, and occasionally, delightfully weird. These are the "Ivy Vibes" that stick with you, long after graduation. They’re the stories you tell, the connections you made, and the unique, sometimes absurd, paths you forged.