Forget chess club. College students today are attracted to clubs with activities that are more innovative ? maybe even downright wacky. College experts say students who participate in extracurricular activities are more engaged in the college experience, and benefits can be seen both in and outside the classroom. Students who participate in co-curricular activities study more, have higher GPAs and are more satisfied with their social lives, says Kevin Kruger of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. David Bebeau, 20, founded the Humans vs. Zombies club at the University of Wisconsin in 2009. As many as 300 students play the week-long game that goes on 24/7. Bebeau says the club brings together a diverse group of students who wouldn?t otherwise interact.
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