Getting involved is one of the best ways to build skills, meet people, and make your time at Acadia more meaningful — and there are lots of ways to do it!
Here’s where to start:
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🙌 CEL (Career Services and Experiential Learning) – Connects students with volunteer placements, community projects, and leadership development programs
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🏫 Acadia Students’ Union (ASU) – Offers student government roles, clubs, societies, and event planning opportunities
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🏠 Residence Life – Includes Residence Assistants (RAs), peer support roles, and leadership training
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🌱 Campus & community volunteering – Help out with events, tutoring, sustainability initiatives, or local organizations
These experiences help you:
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💼 Build your resume and gain real-world skills
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🧠 Develop soft skills like communication, teamwork, and initiative
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🤝 Expand your network and make meaningful connections
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🎉 Have fun and feel more connected to campus life
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Volunteer experience: Unpaid work that contributes to a cause or organization
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Leadership activities: Roles where you guide, support, or organize others — like being a club exec or Residence Assistant
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CEL: Career Services and Experiential Learning — Acadia’s office for career support and experiential learning
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📝 Special Notes:
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You don’t need prior experience — just curiosity and a willingness to get involved
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CEL can help you reflect on what kind of volunteering or leadership fits your goals
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International students are welcome and encouraged to participate in all opportunities