Really enjoying UA means doing more than going to and from class and sitting in a residence hall.

ćThe UA is a dynamic learning environment, where students can make a lot for themselves,ä said Carol Thompson, the senior associate dean of students. ćIt is easy to make friends and get involved.ä

Here are just a few places for new students to get involved:

Associated Students of the University of Arizona

The student government of UA ÷ its main responsibility being the distribution of club funding ÷ is always looking for volunteers; volunteers who may one day be the future student leaders of the university. For more information call the ASUA office at 621-2782.

College Republicans, Young Democrats and Young Greens

Interested in politics? UA has three major groups for students looking to get involved politically. Joining the College Republicans, the Young Democrats or the Young Greens is a great way to meet people with a common ideology and rub elbows with Arizonaās political leaders. For more information on these groups, contact the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement.

Freshman Class Council

The group is only a year old, but the councilās leaders are betting that, over time, it will boost school spirit, create student identity and potentially strengthen alumni support. The program is a way for freshman to plan and get involved in activities like homecoming, Wildcat Welcome Week and Spring Fling. For more information, contact J.P. Benedict or Jered Mansell at 621-2782.

Greek Life

UAās Greek community, which is composed of 43 fraternities and sororities, provides a social and leadership arena for those involved. At UA, there are three major governing councils for Greek Life ÷ the Interfraternity Council, the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Panhellenic Association. For more information on Greek Life call 621-8046.

Honors Student Council

The Honors Student Council promotes interest in the Honors College, promotes relationships between students and faculty and represents student wants and needs in regard to honors courses and honors residence halls. For more information call 621-6901.

Multicultural Programs & Services

The offices of African American Student Affairs, Asian Pacific American Student Affairs, Chicano/Hispano Student Affairs, Native American Student Affairs and Multicultural/Academic Student Affairs all offer resources, activities and assistance for minority groups. For more information on all the centers call 621-1094.

Student Alumni Association

An extension of the Alumni Association, this group of students strives to bridge connections between students and alumni, creating mentoring possibilities along the way. For more information contact Carolyn Harlan, advisor for SAA, at 626-9337.

Student Recreation

Flag football, sand volleyball, soccer ÷ you name it, the department of student recreation most likely has an intramural team for it. Fees to join a team range from $7 to $60. Or students may opt to go on one of the many outdoor adventures ÷ from rock climbing to SCUBA driving ÷ also available through the department for a fee. For more information visit the departmentās Web site at http://campusrec.arizona.edu.

Students can find out about more campus clubs and activities by visiting: www.union.arizona.edu.