Etiquette dinners can be very enjoyable and instructive. They provide students a delicious meal that is not prepared by the dining hall while also helping them to prepare for the professional world via tips about proper table etiquette. Many college and university career services centers host etiquette dinners or invite a professional etiquette expert to host the dinner, which typically includes a five-course meal. During the meal, the speaker will discuss guidelines for and offer advice about appropriate table manners. It is important for students to learn proper table manners so that they are better prepared for any situation once they have entered the professional world.
Dance lessons encourage students to learn a new skill while also encouraging them to exercise. Ballroom dancing, hip hop and salsa styles are fun and physically challenging for college students. If you want to attract both males and females, then teach a style of dance that requires partners. Additionally, you can make lessons culturally informative by incorporating themes from different countries and cultures. African, Native American and Asian tribal dances have rich historical traditions that students can experience.
Contact local chefs or food experts who are willing to volunteer a few hours to teach students how to prepare different meals, and offer a culinary series to interested students. Each class could feature a different chef who instructs on his area of expertise. Organize classes on gourmet cooking, preparing sushi, or creating Asian or Indian cuisine. A pastry baking class could also be fun for students. Not only does a culinary course engage students in a healthy and educational activity as well as teach them necessary life skills, it is also a good opportunity for local restaurant owners to promote their businesses.
Host a night of trivia for students with themes relating to college students' interests. Those themes might include sports, music, entertainment or pop culture. Choose questions that reflect recent facts and material that is not too out-dated for the generation. If you want to make the event more educational for a particular group, choose a theme. For instance, if you are hosting a trivia night for a pre-law society, you might choose the theme of Supreme Court history. For the College Republican Club or the Young Democrats, politics would make an appropriate theme.