Want to build your skills, boost your resume, and connect with people who share your interests? At SEMO, communication studies, modern languages, and English student organizations help you do just that while turning your passions into real-world experience.
Here are a few you should know:
Collegiate Communication Organization (CCO)
- Designed for communication studies students, this organization helps you build professional skills, network with peers, and explore careers in communication-related fields.
- As the official honor society of the National Communication Association, Lambda Pi Eta recognizes top communication students and provides opportunities for leadership, networking, and professional development.
- Interested in public speaking or debate? Pi Kappa Delta is a national forensic honor society that gives you opportunities to compete, sharpen your speaking skills, and gain confidence.
Redhawk Speech and Debate
- Take your voice to the next level. Redhawk Speech and Debate places nationally, allowing you to compete against other universities while building skills in argumentation, critical thinking, and public speaking.
SOL
- SOL (Students of Language) brings together students passionate about language and culture. It’s a space to practice language skills, explore global perspectives, and build community.
Journey Student Literary Organization
- For students who love creative writing, Journey provides opportunities to share your work, collaborate with others, and be part of a supportive writing community. You’ll help publish Journey, SEMO’s literary magazine.
Literati: An Annual Journal of Literary Studies
- Get involved in publishing and literary analysis. Literati allows students to contribute to and help produce an academic journal, gaining valuable editing, writing, and research experience.
Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta recognizes high-achieving English students and offers opportunities for scholarships, conferences, and networking within the literary community.
Getting involved isn’t just an extracurricular, but a way to gain experience, build confidence, and stand out after graduation.
Benefits of Joining Student Organizations
Why?
- Modern language clubs help you build cultural awareness and communication skills that are essential in today’s workforce.
- Student organizations show employers that you’re engaged, proactive, and building skills outside the classroom.
- Many clubs also help you build experience in areas like presenting ideas, organizing events, creating content, and thinking critically.
- You may meet professionals, attend networking events, or work on projects that translate directly into job-ready experience.
Finding Friends and Community
Getting involved in student organizations connected to your major is one of the easiest ways to meet people with shared interests. You’ll see familiar faces from class, collaborate on projects, and build connections naturally.
Application to Real Life
Clubs create a relaxed environment where you can build confidence and improve fluency through real conversations.
Apply today and explore other SEMO student organizations.