7 Ways To Get Your Geek on at EFSC

If you’re the type of student who…

Belongs to a Hogwarts House
Goes beyond (“PLUS ULTRA!”)
Speaks Klingon or Elvish as a second language
Finishes all the side quests for 100% completion
Rolls a natural 20
Memorizes all the lyrics
Engages in MARVEL vs. DC debates

…then you might be surprised to hear that Eastern Florida State College offers many opportunities to embrace your fandoms! Here are seven ways to get your geek on at EFSC:

1. Take a Pop Culture-Themed Humanities Class

Did you know that EFSC offers Humanities classes on sci-fi, mythology, superheroes, fairy tales, film, and apocalyptic dystopia? That’s right: You can earn college credit by discussing and learning about your favorite stories and fictional worlds like MARVEL, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter!

If you’re completing your A.A. degree, you’ll need to take at least two Humanities classes as a requirement. Why not take the opportunity to indulge your inner geek and scholar at the same time? Search for “Themes in the Humanities” in our online Class Schedule Search to see what’s being offered next semester.

2. Watch the Events Calendar for Cons, Gaming Days, Superhero Week, and More!

Every year (2020 being the exception), EFSC hosts a variety of events for pop culture enthusiasts. Here are examples of a few from years past:

Titan Con: A full day of comic, anime, and pop culture panels, interactive sessions with faculty and students, and a cosplay competition.
Retro Video Game Day: Pwn fellow students on classic versus games from the Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and Xbox with plenty of pizza to munch in-between rounds. (Just watch out for Spiny Blue Shells!)
National Superhero Week: Visit the Career Center to learn which superheroes from comic books, anime, and film match your Myers Briggs personality type. (Spoiler: If you’re ENTP, you’re Iron Man…and the Joker!)
Care Fair (Star Wars Theme): The bi-annual EFSC Care Fair features a unique theme each term, and recently it was set in a galaxy far, far away! This event promotes local volunteer opportunities through the Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement. (Don’t forget your lightsaber!)

To see other activities and events at EFSC to get your geek on, keep an eye on the EFSC Events Calendar.

3. Check Out Your Local Student Center for Video Games

When you feel like “settling it in Smash,” look no further than your campus’ Student Center. You’re sure to find the perfect title for versus, cooperative, or solo gaming.

The Student Union in Melbourne has an entire area dedicated to video games, but you can typically pick up a controller on whichever campus is closest to you (game titles vary by campus and availability).

Cocoa: Building 11 (Ralph M. Williams Student Center)
Melbourne: Building 16 (Student Union)
Palm Bay: Building 1 (General Titus C. Hall Center)
Titusville: Building 3 (Student Center/Bookstore)

4. Join a Pop Culture Club

Whether you’re into tabletop RPGs, console gaming, anime, film, theatre, or literature, there’s a good chance that EFSC has a student club or organization that’s perfect for you! Clubs are more than just a great way to meet other fans or engage in deep discussions about your favorite pop culture stories. You can also include club participation on your resume, scholarship applications, and more! From leadership experience to event planning, you’ll be surprised how much you can learn when you’re getting your geek on!

Check out the full list of clubs at EFSC. Don’t see the right club for you? Start one of your own by contacting the Office of Student Life on your home campus!

5. Read Comics, Manga, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and More at Your Local EFSC Library

Your EFSC Campus Library is the perfect place to take a break in between classes for a little “me time.” Here, you can read a lot more than just research articles and peer reviewed journals! Our libraries include a collection of manga, comic books, and fiction. You can even check out biographies of famous pop culture icons like Stan Lee and Osamu Tezuka, or read commentaries about the impact of fandoms on society and history.

Begin searching for your next can’t-put-it-down page-turner right now. EFSC librarians are even available virtually to help!

6. See Your Favorite Artists and Musicals at the King Center for the Performing Arts

Student performers and world-famous artists alike regularly take to the King Center stage on our Melbourne Campus. If you’re a fan of:

Broadway Shows
Symphonies
Opera
Jazz
Dance/Ballet
Pop
Rock
Country

…then you’ll want to check out the list of upcoming shows! EFSC students get special discounts, so be sure to bring your valid student ID.

7. Explore a Geeky Career

What’s your dream job? If you love pop culture, maybe you’re thinking of:

Illustrating comic books
Planning events like Comic Con for a living
Translating anime into English
Penning film scripts
Writing a series of fantasy novels
Programming an RPG or FPS
Becoming a voice actor

Don’t know where to begin? The Career Center can help you embrace your dreams by exploring these career fields, discovering ways you can get experience, and creating a professional portfolio to help you get ahead. Reach out to the Career Center Coordinator on your campus today to “get your geek on” in the professional world!

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Casey Covel

As Assistant Manager of Web and Social Media at EFSC, Casey keeps students informed of all the exciting "happenings" at the college. She earned national honors while completing her A.A. degree at EFSC, graduated with a B.A. in Human Communication through UCF, and is currently pursuing her M.A. in Media Psychology at Fielding University. An award-winning writer on matters of faith and pop culture, Casey’s hobbies include sipping tea, wielding chopsticks, gaming in the realms of Tellius and Hyrule, growing her action figure collection and squinting at strange words.