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I disagree with the above post.
Most clubs are active, because it takes a helluva lotta work to get them registered for funding each year (believe me. it's PAINFUL) and i don't understand why they would go through all that effort and then not DO anything.
Anyone who claims the above attitude, needs to do the following:
a. check their email. as most clubs contact via email
b. Read the student publications, as there is always a clubs and socs page and they let you know what is happening.
c. read some posters around campus
d. Actually attend events with an open mind and get involved! instead of criticising that their union fees are going down the toilet.
Most clubs are active, because it takes a helluva lotta work to get them registered for funding each year (believe me. it's PAINFUL) and i don't understand why they would go through all that effort and then not DO anything.
Anyone who claims the above attitude, needs to do the following:
a. check their email. as most clubs contact via email
b. Read the student publications, as there is always a clubs and socs page and they let you know what is happening.
c. read some posters around campus
d. Actually attend events with an open mind and get involved! instead of criticising that their union fees are going down the toilet.
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in reply to the actual question,
I think in first year, you can stick your finger in every pie, and just experience a large variety of whatever club interests you.
approximately 5 or 6 is a good number.
Each club will have around 4 MAJOR events/year and some really active ones will have events every week or every fortnight.
i recommend your faculty club, any sub-faculty club, at least one sporting/physical activity club, at least one charity/volunteer club and as many "special interest" clubs (religious, gender, sexual orientation,food, drinks, toys, films, superheros etc) , that you may like.
when you are in first year, clubs are great to
a) meet new friends who have at least ONE interest which is the same as yours.
b) scam free/cheap food/drinks
c) learn new skills
in First year, you ONLY need to PARTICIPATE in the events, so chill out and have some fun, in 2nd, 3rd year + you may be interested in taking leadership roles in your favourite club, this is SUPER FUN. but it means you have to limit your club hopping activities.
I think in first year, you can stick your finger in every pie, and just experience a large variety of whatever club interests you.
approximately 5 or 6 is a good number.
Each club will have around 4 MAJOR events/year and some really active ones will have events every week or every fortnight.
i recommend your faculty club, any sub-faculty club, at least one sporting/physical activity club, at least one charity/volunteer club and as many "special interest" clubs (religious, gender, sexual orientation,food, drinks, toys, films, superheros etc) , that you may like.
when you are in first year, clubs are great to
a) meet new friends who have at least ONE interest which is the same as yours.
b) scam free/cheap food/drinks
c) learn new skills
in First year, you ONLY need to PARTICIPATE in the events, so chill out and have some fun, in 2nd, 3rd year + you may be interested in taking leadership roles in your favourite club, this is SUPER FUN. but it means you have to limit your club hopping activities.
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You gotta love the free food that they give to first years, and with drinks they give out free bottled water! Most people usually go for the bottled water than the cans of soft drink cos water costs $2.50 without the ACCESS card at USYD. Pretty bloody expensive if you ask me for a 300ml bottle of water.Miss Winey said:
Anyways, back on the original topic... clubs are a very good way to meet new people even though you may not go to any of the night-time parties/balls that they may hold each semester. Usually they will ask you for a $5-$10 sign up fee but it's usually worth it. Join Join Join!
thanx.
do you need to pay $5-$10 to sign up or is it different from each club?
and like above thread said, joining 5-6 clubs won't disturb you from handing in assignment in time and studies right? (i know it totally depend on you but wondering if anyone joined 5-6 clubs in their first year, i want to know if they didn't have problem in managing studies and club participation)
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do you need to pay $5-$10 to sign up or is it different from each club?
and like above thread said, joining 5-6 clubs won't disturb you from handing in assignment in time and studies right? (i know it totally depend on you but wondering if anyone joined 5-6 clubs in their first year, i want to know if they didn't have problem in managing studies and club participation)
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It's different. Some clubs require no sign-up fee whatsoever but with clubs like ComSoc at USYD per se, it costs $10 to sign up. And with rumours that they are lacking in funds this year, it may go up. Otherwise they will find some other method to raise revenue.
Anyways join 5-6 clubs, depending on how active a person you are, probably won't have a significant impact on your uni marks... that is unless you're planning on becoming a heavy partyer/drinker and staying out all night long every single weekend.
Anyways join 5-6 clubs, depending on how active a person you are, probably won't have a significant impact on your uni marks... that is unless you're planning on becoming a heavy partyer/drinker and staying out all night long every single weekend.
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Yes.simonloo said:
Also at USYD you need to be an access card holder to join clubs. Access - the University of Sydney Union
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oh, are they doing that again this year? what a rort.Rafy said:
USU is the University of Sydney union. In terms of what they do, well shit all honestly. Apart from running a few of the shops around uni, they also spend a disproportionate amount of money funding minority groups, they pollute the uni everytime there is an election, oh and they are also very good at spamming your email.lou071 said:
lol @ Raven3333, cos it's so true. When I was in first year, I think I got all enthusiastic and joined about 10 (but only the free ones, mind you). But I ended up not even being active in any that year, as it got too stressful. First year is definitely sticking your fingers in every pie possible though--second and third year is when you'll start taking on exec positions and what not thus limiting your involvement in other clubs and socs. Looking forward to getting my ACCESS card this year....
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look at post 13 of this threadlou071 said:
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I joined way too many things in first year. I think most people do. This year I will probably only join 2-3 things. And only things that really interest me.
Miss Winey is spot on though, join a variety of stuff at first, general interest stuff, ngo/charity stuff and faculty-degree related stuff. That way you can kind of experience everything. Of course by 2nd semester you will most likely attend only 1 or 2 things.
Miss Winey is spot on though, join a variety of stuff at first, general interest stuff, ngo/charity stuff and faculty-degree related stuff. That way you can kind of experience everything. Of course by 2nd semester you will most likely attend only 1 or 2 things.