The main idea is to get a high-quality education while you're at college, but you can't study all the time. You need extracurricular activities to make friends, relieve stress and have fun. Most schools offer a variety of student organizations. See what kind of clubs the college offers that match your interests. Inquire about the organization's activities, members and qualifications.
College is a great place to start taking a leadership role.
It's great experience for you and looks wonderful on your resume when you graduate. Look into leadership training or opportunities to be an officer or leader in the organizations that interest you. Positions also are available in student government, activities planning councils, residence halls, honor societies and other groups. Check out what's available at the college you're interested in. Most institutions have a central calendar or an office that schedules all the various student events.