When students go to school in China, they like to join various clubs to enrich their extracurricular life and get to know more like-minded friends.

I remember when I was studying in the UK, I learned that the various clubs in the school were really rich. There are about three to four hundred clubs in a school, large and small, to choose from, and there are many in China. I have never heard of a club name, and I don’t know how to choose one.

Today, I will talk to you about joining a club in the UK. New students can also take a look at what common and interesting clubs you can choose from.

Fresher’s Day

Speaking of clubs, we have to mention Fresher’s Day.

Everyone should know that British universities have a Welcome Week before freshmen officially start their semester to get familiar with the school and get to know their classmates.

In Welcome Week, there is a very important event called Fresher’s Day (or Freshers’ Fair), which generally lasts for 1-2 days.

Fresher's Day is also the recruitment day for clubs in domestic universities. On this day, various clubs, student organizations, etc. in the school will gather in several places on the school. Each club "sets up a stall" and brings various leaflets, photos, etc. to promote itself and attract new students to join.

Some ball game clubs will bring out the "guys" used to play ball for the freshmen to play on the spot, some extreme sports clubs will show off their exciting photos, and some food clubs will put up There are various food tastings, and some clubs will design some games or performances. In short, the whole school is very lively.

Many clubs that require payment to join will provide a Free Taster time on this day, which allows freshmen to participate in some club activities for free. If you like it, consider joining. Of course, there are also many clubs that It's free. You just need to fill out a form on the spot to join. If you have time, you might as well go around and see if there are any clubs you are interested in joining. Maybe you can meet a handsome guy or a beautiful girl.

What are some interesting societies?

What are the societies in British universities? Today I will sort out a few of the more interesting ones and introduce them to you.

Sports - Fencing

Two of my classmates who went to Fresher’s Day with me were attracted by the Fencing Club and went to try Free Taster.

Fencing is a sport with a long history. As early as medieval Europe, it was listed as one of the seven noble sports of knights.

The fencing club in the university will provide some training courses. If you want to experience the traditional British chivalry spirit, joining the fencing club is also a good way. Regardless of boys or girls, putting on fencing uniforms will instantly make you look very cool. Handsome or not.

In addition to the fencing club, clubs such as Ultimate Frisbee (ultimate Frisbee), Rifle & Pistol (rifles and pistols), and Sailing (sailing sports) are also very interested.

There are also some ball games from various countries, which are not very common in China. It is quite interesting to choose one to participate in, such as Cricket (cricket), Croquet (croquet), Dodgeball (American style) Dodgeball, Floorball, Gaelic Sports, Handball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Waterpolo, etc., if you are a sports enthusiast , you can pay more attention to these sports clubs.

Outdoor Sports – Pilot Club

The Pilot Club (Pilot Association) will have some members with pilot licenses and provide some flying courses for everyone, not only theoretical courses, but also There is also a course where you can really fly a helicopter by yourself. It sounds exciting, right? Everyone knows that flying a helicopter is not cheap. Generally speaking, clubs like this in schools provide courses or flying experiences. It will be much more cost-effective than outside.

There are also Skydiving, Surf, Diving, Glinding, etc. options for this type of outdoor activity club.

Outdoor Sports – Caving

The Caving Club will organize activities to explore various caves in the UK and other European countries, see underground waterfalls, and experience exciting adventures.

Of course, they will also have some professional adventure equipment and training to ensure the safety of the entire process.

Indoor Activities – Mahjong

Perhaps due to cultural integration, many schools in the UK have mahjong clubs. I have never seen such clubs in China. I didn’t expect to encounter them in the UK. .

There are not only Chinese people in the mahjong club, but also many foreigners who are interested in China’s extensive and profound mahjong culture. Mahjong lovers who love playing mahjong may wish to join the mahjong club to help promote the culture of the motherland.

In addition to mahjong in our great motherland, indoor activity clubs also include Chess, Bridge and other chess and card clubs.

Social Category – Cheese Club

The name Cheese Club sounds so cute. It may be because foreigners love eating cheese so much, so some universities have it. Cheese Club welcomes all cheese lovers to join and explore all kinds of delicious cheeses.

This kind of food club usually has tasting activities on Fresher’s Day, so foodies shouldn’t miss it.

I also saw some philosophical clubs on Fresher's Day, such as Atheist, Secularist and Humanist (atheist, secularism and humanism), which are suitable for thoughtful students to find people with similar ideas. Chatting.

In addition, there will also be some job hunting clubs, such as Consulting Club or Finance Club, which provide some job hunting training for students who want to consult companies or engage in the economic and financial industry after graduation. Everyone can choose according to their own situation.

Charitable - Charitable

There are also some clubs in school clubs that are about charity, such as Animal Protection Club (Animal Protection Club), Activities for Children with Disabilities Club (Disabled Children Help Club) and Action for Refugees Club (Refugee Help Club), etc., are committed to helping disadvantaged groups in society and assuming social responsibilities. I feel that it is very meaningful to do something helpful to society with my classmates in my spare time. It can also help us integrate better here, right?

In addition, some societies’ charity activities can be added when you have a volunteer. You can learn about it when you join.

In addition to these, students from various countries or regions will also gather together to form their own societies, or each college or major may have its own societies, as well as societies classified by faith.

After joining a club, these clubs will regularly send the latest activities or course information they organize to the email you left when you joined, so remember to check your email frequently.

There will be some social activities at the beginning. You can take this opportunity to communicate with classmates in the club and expand your social circle.