Kicking off the 2026 semester with Club Rush, where students can explore, be informed and build new connections with clubs and organizations at Cerritos College, located in the student center.
Club representatives welcome new members every semester, creating a space where everyone feels included and excited to join.
Jared Agaon, a music major, said he was told about Club Rush by a friend.
“I loved it, coming back after a gap from high school, it feels nostalgic, it feels good to be back,” he said.
The clubs that caught his attention were MECA, debate and psychology. He was hoping to see something music related, but did not quite see anything.
Agaon said a club really stands out when the person at the front desk is confident and gives a warm introduction, which is what matters most to him.
He had mixed feelings when being approached by club representatives. He felt pressured, but nothing negative Agaon said.
Zoey De Las Alas, a computer science major, went to Club Rush to walk around and see if a club caught her attention.
De Las Alas said every club seemed cool, likes the treats they offer and would like to join a club that would look good for her college applications.
A club she is considering joining is the Active Minds club. Active Minds takes part in social events, which is the reason why she is interested. It felt the most creative and welcoming.
For De Las Alas, the most important thing is the community it provides and how good it would look in her application.
Alpha Gamma Sigma Honors Society focuses on community events, offers scholarships and exclusive event awards only for members.
Zaira Mora, president, and Lindsay Lara are staff members for the AGS Honors Society.
What makes their club unique is the networking, opportunities, and how interactive they are. They help students with job interview prep, LinkedIn and job apps.
Mora said it is the only club in the Community College institution that has been here the longest. AGS Honors Society connects with students to reach their full potential.
What they hope for students to get is to address their financial needs and get connections with mentors. Their goal is for students to transfer into a four-year college.
Their favorite event is the AGS Honors Society end-of-the-semester banquet. Students get to bond and do teamwork one last time.
Hannael Quirarte, a studio arts major, and Zariyah Mossiah, a sociology major, are the president and vice president of the K-pop club.
The club focuses on bringing students together who share the same musical interests. It is the only club on campus that is music-centered.
Quirarte said she would describe the K-pop club as engaging, inviting and fun.
They host events like K-pop photocard making, Kariko, and photocard trading.
“It matters because it introduces K-pop to people who are interested or new,” Quirarte said.
Students can form new friendships on campus and inform them that K-pop is not just about pop; it is rap, rock and R&B.
The club’s best memory is opening a group chat and going to a concert together.
Club Rush is held once each semester, and it continues to bring students together and highlight the variety of communities available on campus.
