{"id":6943,"date":"2024-03-13T09:54:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/humanities-blog\/?p=6943"},"modified":"2024-03-13T09:54:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:54:36","slug":"societies-at-the-university-of-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.manchester.ac.uk\/humanities-blog\/2024\/03\/13\/societies-at-the-university-of-manchester\/","title":{"rendered":"Societies at The University of Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before coming to university, so many people on TikTok said that societies are one of the best ways to make friends. I think this is definitely true! Whichever you join, you will always meet someone who has similar interests or personality traits to you. My main friend group all happened to be in my accommodation, but I have made great friendships in the societies that I\u2019ve joined.<\/p>\n

Since arriving at uni, I\u2019ve joined both the athletics club and dance society for street dance. I\u2019m not a fan of the gym, so sports societies are a great alternative. Staying active is so important for your physical and mental wellbeing. Paying the membership motivates me to be consistent, but you don\u2019t always have to. And don\u2019t worry about your skill level \u2013 you can always join as a beginner, and you won\u2019t be the only one. For me, I hadn\u2019t run track since year 8, and even then, not competitively. I was nervous at first, but I found that most people are the same and are training to improve. Most sports societies give you the opportunity to compete at BUCS \u2013 think university Olympics \u2013 so you can set goals for yourself to reach this level. Honestly, there is every sport imaginable (even competitive dodgeball!) so you\u2019ll find something to suit you. Wednesdays are sports nights at universities across the country, so if you\u2019re into clubbing, you might end up being a regular at 256 down Wilmslow Road with a new costume every week! Most societies have non-drinking events too.<\/p>\n

Nowadays, achieving a First-Class degree doesn\u2019t even guarantee you a job in the future (scary, right?). You might need to get work experience or do an internship to be attractive to employers. There are course-specific societies (which are open to all) which have talks from 3rd year students who give useful advice. For example, I\u2019ve attended an IBFE soc meeting about spring weeks and summer internships \u2013 I don\u2019t study this course, but it was very useful to see what I need to do to get ahead. There are also opportunities to take on leadership roles for societies in 2nd year, such as Chair, Treasurer, and many others. You can even create your own society! You can gain valuable skills that are assets to your CV. Many societies host guest lectures, where leaders in a field can share their industry knowledge and you can learn to network and build connections.<\/p>\n

For most people, coming to university is a whole new world, and it is so easy to get overwhelmed with readings and deadlines. Societies can just be a nice break to chill and unwind. It\u2019s important to know how to compartmentalise your life so that you don\u2019t get too stressed, and I find that the routine of attending society events helps. Uni isn\u2019t just about grades; you can also gain life experience and grow passions that might even help you get a job in the future.<\/p>\n

Societies are a good way to build a community at university. Joining cultural and nationality-based societies will help you feel at home, especially if you\u2019re an international student. Religious societies are a good way to strengthen your faith. I plan to start attending the Christian Union\u2019s weekly praise and worship so that I can engage in fellowship with other Believers.<\/p>\n

If you look at UoM\u2019s Student\u2019s Union<\/a> page, you can find a list of all the societies \u2013 there are probably hundreds so it might take a while. There is literally a society for everything (even for escape room enthusiasts) so you\u2019ll never get bored.<\/p>\n

Written by Chi-Chi, current\u00a0BSc Global Development student at The University of Manchester\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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