Being in a student organization can build both leadership experience and a resume, and ClubFest II will provide students a chance to get involved on campus.

More than 200 clubs will be represented at the event Wednesday. It runs from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Memorial Union, with booths set up in the Great Hall, South Ballroom, Sun Room, Oak Room and Campanile Room.

Students will have the opportunity to walk around, interact with members, and sign up for clubs. Organizations in attendance include various colleges, special interests, greek life, religious and spiritual views, political, military, sports, multicultural, volunteer services, music and more.

Cate Clark, representative for the Student Activities Center, expects there will be a large turnout for ClubFest II.

“Although the numbers are usually larger in the fall [at ClubFest], they’re usually in the thousands for January,” she said.

With the broad range of organizations represented, “you can meet people with the same interest, discover new interests, broaden your horizons and get involved,” Clark said.

Having a club on a resume can be valuable in the future. Being in a club can provide leadership opportunities, organizational skills and communication skills. It also offers involvement opportunities for students outside of the classroom.

“Being in a club or organization is great, and having a leadership position, like being an officer of the club, in them can be very beneficial for after college,” Clark said.

Some clubs host meetings that allow students to network with potential employers, give useful information about the field or do fun activities related to the club.

Karissa Remer, senior in biology, has been a member of the ISU Pre-Dentistry Club — which will be at ClubFest II — since her freshman year.

“Being in a club has given me a great deal of information and networking,” Remer said. “I also met other students with similar aspirations.”