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Clubs and societies:
Why they’re great!
by Kalya Burns VP Community
Calling all freshers and returning
students; I have a
world of fun and opportunities
for the year ahead – the
world of clubs and societies!
I am Kayla Burns, your VP
Community for the upcoming
year. My job is to be the official
Head Of Fun at StrathUnion
and my boss is you: the
students. During my first
year I was “that” student. I
signed up to any and every
club/society during freshers,
and I couldn’t be more grateful
that I did. I made new
friends, learnt new skills, progressed
to be a society president,
and eventually wound up
here as an elected student officer.
Now I can’t wait to see
you get involved, too!
Whether you’re looking to
make new friends, spruce up
your CV, or just want to get
the most out of student life,
there’s a club or society for
you. Here at StrathUnion we
have over 200 clubs and societies,
offering everything from
activism to acting, from media
to music, and from culture to
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course-based
adventures, so
you’ll be able
to find something to
suit your taste.
Uni can be a nerve wracking
experience, especially if you’ve
moved away from home. Societies
were home away from
home for me. And they can
be that for you too, placing
you in a community of people
with common interests, and
allowing you to explore your
interests with a safety net.
You might have the chance to
explore the country and further,
start a social movement,
or try something you’ve always
wanted to try. The best
bit of it is: EVERYONE IS IN
THE SAME BOAT!
So have no fear. Sign up to
something you’re “bad at” or
are afraid to give a go. Come
and find your herd so that
when exams come around, or
home is feeling far away, you
can rely on it to de-stress
and enjoy yourself. University
is about so much more than
your grades and your books, so
come and be a part of it!