A College Community for Breaking Outside of Your Comfort Zone
College is the perfect time for exploration. Discomfort Club is the perfect place to try new things, meet new people and get outside of your comfort zone.
The NC State
Leadership Team
Meet the people who turn Discomfort club from idea to reality.
Started the club in 2022 and built it into a strong community. Upon graduation appointed a new president.
Chapter Founder
Shire Thompson
Join the Discomfort Club community in 2023 and has been an essential member since. Stepped into the role of President.
Chapter President
Kyra Sykes
Joined the community in 2025 and became a dedicated member. Now is the head of event planning.
Event Planning
Tasneem Mehdi
The Story of the NC State Discomfort Club
Learn how the journey began, and how we got to where we are today.
From Idea to Reality
The Start
After finding growth in these challenges he decided to spread it to other people by starting the first Discomfort Club at NC State. The club started out with 7 friends doing activities like rock climbing and going on runs.
The Origin
Personal Growth Journey
The Origin
In high school the founder Shire Thompson felt stuck. He decided to start doing uncomfortable challenges like bare foot miles, or stand up comedy which allowed him to grow and build confidence.
Building Momentum
Growth
Over a few years a strong community was built allowing us to scale up to activities like white water rafting and skydiving. This momentum led our second club at UNC Chapel Hill to be formed.
After finding growth in these challenges he decided to spread it to other people by starting the first Discomfort Club at NC State. The club started out with 7 friends doing activities like rock climbing and going on runs.
The Start
From Idea to Reality
In high school the founder Shire Thompson felt stuck. He decided to start doing uncomfortable challenges like bare foot miles, or stand up comedy which allowed him to grow and build confidence.
The Origin
Personal Growth Journey
What Our NC State
Members Say
See how Discomfort Club has impacted students.
"Discomfort Club was a space where I could meet people who were different than me and learn from them, while feeling safe and celebrated for being myself"
Victoria
NC State University
"People leave events feeling more connected, more reflective, and more willing to challenge themselves in everyday life."
Lucas
NC State University
“Discomfort Club was truly a life changing experience for me. It allowed me to participate in unique activities and make a lot of great friends.”
Mike
NC State University
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