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■ Ethnic groups and cultures
■ Countries and languages
■ Foods
■ Games and gaming
The list goes on, and the possibilities are endless. For example, at the University of
Michigan, clubs range from Fantasy Football for Charity to Fun Friends of the Food
Cart, a group of students who aim to explore food cart dining in the area—and that’s
just in the F part of the alphabetical list.
A final point to ponder as you explore everything your school has to offer: Use
your critical thinking skills to find the balance between work and play that suits you.
Some freshmen become so overloaded with activities that it takes a toll on their aca-
demic performance. Others avoid activities and feel disconnected from people and
from the broader college experience. Pace yourself the first year, trying a couple of
activities that interest you and monitoring how well you are managing your time. Eval-
uate periodically and reduce your involvement if you find your studies are suffering.
The right balance will enrich your life without overloading it.

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