Community is not just a notion at Clark. It’s part of our DNA.
At Clark, we are all-together different. A tight-knit community that celebrates and builds strength through everyone’s unique qualities. A community that allows you to be yourself, express yourself, find yourself, all while being part of an extraordinary “we.” A community that’s unexpected, welcoming … and yours.
The Clark Experience in action
Whether it’s in the common spaces of the residence hall, cultural events held by the South Asian Student Association, or on the stage at Clark’s annual International Gala, political science major, Turna Barua ’25 finds opportunities to cultivate community.
Clubs and Organizations — With more than 130 clubs, organizations, and sports teams at Clark, you can find an outlet for everything from basketball and dance to entrepreneurship. chess, and science fiction.
Every year, Turna looks forward to Clark’s International Gala, an event that highlights traditional and contemporary dance, music, song, theater and fashion from across the world.
“Gala means everything to me. It’s my favorite thing to be involved with at Clark.”
Turna helps welcome new students to her residence hall during orientation.
“By being a resident advisor, I’ve been able to build community within my building. I mean, I love my residents, I’ve seen the things they do, and it’s just been really great to be kind of part of, that experience for them.”