Career-specific activity groups are very popular among MBA students. Groups focusing on entertainment and media, government, health care and so forth are a great place not only to gain industry-specific education but also to network. MBA students can mingle with other students with similar interests and forge strong career connections. Guest speakers and group trips to key events can help jumpstart an MBA student's career while she is still working on her graduate degree.
There are many cultural- and minority-oriented groups for MBA students to join at most universities. An African-American MBA student group can be a great organization in which students can meet, mingle and network while also supporting the unique needs of its members. The same can be said for The National Association of Women MBAs, Hispanic MBA groups and so on.
You might not immediately associate charity groups as a match for MBA students but they actually can be. Various school-sponsored charitable groups not only welcome the extra sets of helpful volunteers, but MBA students can provide a unique area of financial and management expertise that can be crucial to running a nonprofit. Joining one of these groups can also be an excellent segue into working in the nonprofit sector.
Activities for MBA students don't always have to be focused on work. MBA students can have relaxed fun by partaking in recreational activities and groups. These can be classes offered by the university, such as swimming and dancing. There may also be sailing and skiing clubs as well as triathlon organizations on campus. Just like with any MBA-centered activity group, recreational groups can turn out to be fantastic networking opportunities or even just a great way to meet new friends.