Clubs Day: A Day for AUISers to Explore
Clubs Day took place at the AUIS main cafeteria on Feb 13, 2023. More than 20 different student clubs participated in the event. Each club showcased its works and plans for the upcoming spring semester.
Clubs Day is a tradition at AUIS, and it takes place on the second week of both the Spring and the Fall semesters. It offers an opportunity for students to explore the different clubs and find a home in one or more of them.
The university sets up a table and a whiteboard for each club. And the clubs decorate their area in ways they believe best explain their club. And this semester was no exception. The cafeteria was so crowded during lunch that no one could even pass through the area. “200 students registered for our club during the Clubs Day,” one of the club leaders said.
Some of the clubs are related to the majors studied at AUIS. For example, The Engineering Club, which gathers its members for engineering field trips, helps Engineering students learn more about the manufacturing of products, the construction of different buildings, or any engineering-related practical matters. And, The Business Club offers entrepreneurship ideas and organizes workshops and seminars for its members. Code Blue is another student club that gathers Medical Science students and engages them with different events and activities associated with health awareness. Also, the IT/SE Club offers boot camps, seminars, and workshops for students to learn coding and other tech-related sciences. Taima, an Academic Preparatory Program student who plans to study Software Engineering later on, said: “My favorite club is IT/SE Club because my major is Software Engineering, so they are very helpful.”
Other clubs allow students to find and practice their hobbies. For example, The Art Club invites all the students to various sessions where the members gather and create artwork as a joy-filled community. Meanwhile, The Music Club teaches students to play their favorite instruments and organizes sessions for students to listen to music. Sports clubs also participated in the event.
Some clubs allow students to release their stress and have some fun. For example, Paradiso Club organizes movie nights, and the Game Club provides students with game sessions
Payam Jalil, Linguistic Club leader.
Payam, leader of the Linguistic Club and an engineering student, said: “the crowd and the diversity of the clubs made the day more special.” She also said: “We offer linguistic events and activities alongside courses for learning different languages.” One of the challenges she faces as a club leader is “finding tutors to teach languages” and offering courses at times that suit everyone’s schedule.
The university supports student clubs by reserving rooms for their events and by promoting them for them. Each club has either a staff or a faculty advisor, helping the clubs from time to time. “I wish the university provided us with some budget for our activities,” a club leader mentioned on how the university can offer them more support.
- Shanyan Nozad