So this week is Clubs Week! Students (of all years) can sign up for membership with various groups and organizations of their interest. It’s the best way to get yourself involved in the campus, there’s so many choices (Food Society, Ski and Board club, Quidditch club, you name it!)
I was busy and in quite a hurry throughout the day (3 classes in a row from 9-12 and another 3 o’clock class completely drained me..) but I managed to check them out. I went around 1:00ish, and I wasn’t prepared for lots of squishing because clearly it was packed in the SUB. There were clubs and organizations listed on a board so you could look for the clubs you were interested in. I’d have to say that an hour is nearly not enough to actually go around. Remember to bring money when you apply for membership! Now, I didn’t bring enough money with me when I went so I only managed to sign up for clubs and paid for one membership.
Applied Membership (so far)
Pre-Vet & Animal Welfare Club (PAW UBC): Having a pre-vet group is helpful for preparing for vet school applications or for general vet school information. I knew that I had to get myself on board, both as a aspiring pre-vet student and an animal enthusiast. There’s also fundraisers and icebreakers throughout the year!
Signed Up (so far)
Quidditch Club: YESSS I SIGNED UP FOR IT. As a HP (and Starkid fan), I’ve been trying to get my hands on that sign up sheet for a while. I really can’t wait till the practice session starts.
Student Environment Centre: I had the opportunity and experience leading my high school’s environmental group, and now I want to continue taking an initiative for sustainability in UBC.
Mental Health Awareness Club of UBC: I’m really interested in mental health issues and spreading awareness to others. I’ve known some classmates who had suffered from depression or eating disorders, often their voices aren’t heard by others because people aren’t aware of the disease.
Equestrian Club: Yes, I was that girl who loved horses as a child (and still do). I haven’t been riding for quite a while, but I used to ride leisurely and I do miss it. I can’t wait to be find riding opportunities or stable jobs haha.
Let me elaborate about thyself.
I'm Claire. I come from a small city in BC and I assure you, it is far from the city life in Vancouver. I'm 18, starting my first year in UBC in the Faculty of Land and Food Systems under Applied Biology, hoping to pursue veterinary medicine. But life's full of twists and turns, so I anticipate for the best. I really really like to eat and work out. I'll be living in Tweedsmuir House in Place Vanier. You'll find me roaming around the campus for things to blog. I do doodles.
You found the equestrian club?! I’ve been looking for them – I want to join as well! Where was their booth?
Oh darn! I can’t seem to remember their booth number. It was on the second floor past the ballroom. I think it was in the same room with the Botany Club and Pre-Vet & Animal Welfare booth.