Starting the new academic year can be busy but joining a student club or society is one the best things to do during your time at university. With so many sports, subject and academic based societies, there’s something for everyone. There are a host of benefits that student societies offer, making it a great way to get involved, make friends and enhance your CV.
Fitness
If you’re thinking of joining a Sports society you’ll be incorporating an active lifestyle during university. Showing employers you’re in a society that involves being active shows soft skills like time management, which could boost employability and impress employers. It can also demonstrate leadership if you were involved in a role where you demonstrate responsibility (e.g. captain).
If you decide to join a society that relates to your field of study, this can be a great way to show off extra skills. For example, joining a student or university newspaper offered at your university could be something Journalism students could take up. If you’re studying Media, a radio station society could be perfect.
Make New Friends and Connections
Joining an academic or subject-specific society gives you the chance to meet people from outside your course, connect with like-minded people and form new friendships. This can also be great for your personal development and who knows: your newly formed connections could open up chances and other opportunities in the future.
A Break From Studies
Joining a student society gives you time off studies and a chance to have fun. Meeting new people, getting involved in activities you enjoy and the other opportunities a student society is a great way to experience and be active in university life, as such opportunities won’t be available when starting full-time employment.
