1. Common societies in universities Academic societies are probably the most common societies in universities and have the largest number of participants.

No matter what major you study, from STEM to humanities and social sciences, you can basically find a corresponding club and continue studying after class with like-minded friends.

The benefit of joining an academic society is not only that you can explore more deeply in the direction you are interested in, but you can also harvest the resources and opportunities provided by many societies, and you can also broaden your network through social networking.

For students who have not yet decided on a major, participating in academic societies is also one of the ways to explore subject interests. You can not only learn more professional knowledge through exchanges, but also experience the aura of this subject and your own personality in the group.

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Community Service/Volunteer Activities If you hope to bring about some changes on your own, or if you hope to help more people, then you might as well learn about community service societies.

There are many types of voluntary work, such as environmental protection, welfare homes, nursing homes, etc. Some are dedicated to helping disadvantaged groups outside the school, and some focus on starting within the school.

But as long as you have the will and enthusiasm to help others, then these societies will welcome you to join.

Joining a volunteer club can not only gain a sense of accomplishment and happiness from helping others or improving the environment, but it can also help you practice some of your practical abilities, such as how to cooperate in a team, how to communicate with others with high emotional intelligence, etc.

Students in some majors can also apply what they learn in the classroom to real life. For example, students majoring in psychology can get a lot of more professional and in-depth training in peer consultation groups, and help visitors who come for consultation solve their worries.

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Sports/Dance What must be mentioned in American universities is sports culture.

Basketball volleyball, rugby, Frisbee, fencing, kayaking, etc. If you like sports, don’t miss it!

Don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of experience. Many clubs will be divided into two teams, one is a more hard-core team that plays games (that is, the sports school team in the conventional concept), and the other is a team that focuses on happy sports experience.

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If you just like a sport or want to keep fit, just join the team behind!

In addition to sports clubs, most universities also have many dance clubs, such as Latin dance, hip-hop, K-pop dance, etc., which are also open to students with zero experience. If you have always been interested in dance but have not

If you have a chance to try it, it’s a good chance and it won’t come back again.

Art (music/drama, etc.) & media arts clubs are also popular clubs on campus.

Various pure vocal groups (acappella), choirs, musicals, dramas... If you like performing and want to relax after studying, art clubs are definitely for you

A great match!

From Shakespeare to Broadway, from painting to sculpture, there's bound to be an opportunity that's right for you.

It doesn't matter if you like art but are worried about not being able to do it. Each club has administrative positions open, and musicals not only require actors to perform in front of the stage, but also inseparable from the crew members behind the scenes.

No matter where you are, as long as you get involved and enjoy the process, you will definitely have a fulfilling experience!

Those who like writing, photography, and movies can pay more attention to the media clubs in the school, such as school newspapers and magazines, campus radio, film clubs, etc.

Culture: The Chinese International Students Student Association, which we are very familiar with, belongs to the cultural group.

Cultural societies are often places where we can find a sense of belonging and make many friends with similar experiences, backgrounds and values.

Cultural clubs often hold culturally distinctive activities (such as Mid-Autumn Festival galas, Spring Festival performances, etc.), and non-club members can usually participate. Friends who want to learn more about other cultural customs remember to pay attention to the posters on campus.

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2. Personal experience. I remember that before I entered university, I had great expectations for the university’s societies. It was not until I became a veteran in university that I realized that my thinking was too simple.

Some societies can't even find the person in charge; some societies are on the verge of freezing; some societies only hold activities once every three to five months, with only a few people participating each time.

Compared with student organizations, school leaders will have less intervention in societies, but any opinions from the school will also directly affect the development of societies.

For example, before joining a club, you could add second class credits. Later, the school canceled this system. This will inevitably lead to less enthusiasm for joining the club, and it will be more difficult for the club to recruit new members and develop.

University societies depend more on the ability of the management. Without good managers, the entire society is like a piece of loose sand and it is difficult to achieve long-term development.

If you want to learn a lot in a college club, I'm here to shatter your fantasy.