These events provide opportunities for students to enjoy fun and fellowship, learn new health-related information, experience diverse cultural events and interact with faculty and staff outside of the classroom. In addition, students may further develop their leadership skills through joining a student club or organization. Concordia University is located in an area where steady population growth is taking place, awareness of social and environmental considerations is increasing, and leisure-time activities are a major concern. These factors combine to create a wide spectrum of opportunities for both service and recreation in the surrounding area. Possibilities for community service exist in the neighboring congregations and in private and governmental agencies which offer a variety of social services.
Exciting recreation awaits along miles of beautiful ocean beaches and in the countless inland areas.