Your time at University should not just be seen as a time for your academic growth.

Beyond the lecture halls, it’s also a unique opportunity for personal development.

One of the best ways to enrich this experience is by joining a student organisation.

Why will this be a beneficial experience for you?

• It’s an easy way of meeting like-minded people
• Many organisations will provide invaluable networking opportunities
• You will develop soft and technical skills that are needed beyond the classroom, such as running events and coordinating meeting
• Your involvement on your CV will boost your employability
• You will gain hands-on experience that you can directly apply to the working world
• You will make a positive impact through your work

During Freshers’ Week, UM student Ganni visited some of the student organisations stands to ask what they do and how students can sign up.

Watch below:

A comprehensive list of all student organisations that are active at UM can be found online.