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Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Already subscribed? Log in. Forgotten your password? One of the most exciting things about university life is all the Clubs and Societies you can join. If you are studying remotely to begin with and are unable to make it onto campus, the SU will be hosting a digital societies and clubs fair so you won't miss out on anything and will still be able to join the myriad of societies at your disposal.
Discovering something new is half the fun of university. Have a chat to Application of Psychedelics Society or the Kendo Club and find out why they love what they do. You might find a new passion!
We have lots of societies named after different countries. These societies are a great way to learn more about the world around you and all students are welcome. Getting involved with societies like Economics and Finance and Leading Women, are great forms of extra-curricular activities that can help you get a step ahead when you start your career even if it seems a bit odd to be thinking about that before you even get here!
At this point, consider how willing you are to commit to the society. In terms of a sports society, are you looking to stay healthy, learn a new sport or just be active during the week, or are you looking to be the cream of the crop and represent your university? This decision will affect how much time and money you will need to put aside for that particular society.
Even low-priced societies should factor into this equation. So how do you deal with this? Well, most societies will host an introductory session, and I would encourage you to attend these to see if the society is for you. It will also give you a chance to meet current members and ask about issues such as amount of commitment and potential future expenditures.
Or if you are looking for just some light relief, that doesn't require too much of a commitment, there will also be a selection of free clubs that you can join that won't require too much time or money commitment. It is likely that many of the groups that fall into these categories specific political parties, feminist societies and the like will hold a particular viewpoint. Many of these organisations will have a discussion format for their meetings, and so you may feel that it is not worth your time to attend, especially if you hold an opposing viewpoint.
Just remember that while everyone is entitled to their opinion, others may forget that when everyone else around them shares the same opinion. Again, this applies mainly to activist groups and political organisations. Imagine that you are a member of the environmental society and the exec announces that they are organising a protest at a local refinery, where they will be chaining themselves to the gates of the complex.
You do not have to go anywhere near that if you don't feel comfortable. Keep yourself safe and happy, both physically and mentally. Important to include here, a society should never ask you to do anything explicitly illegal or legally dubious. Your university experience will depend heavily on what you make of it.
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