Beckham's advice on why you should join a club or society
11 April 2022
Hi everyone, my name’s Beckham and I'm a 5th-year student studying a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts!
Created and run by students, the 140 student clubs and societies at Macquarie University offer plenty of opportunities to connect with like-minded students and engage in hobbies and causes.
Expanding your skills and knowledge
Joining professional and faculty clubs allows you to meet students from the same discipline, access degree-based opportunities and create professional networks. The professional and faculty clubs offered at Macquarie include:
- 180 Degrees Consulting
- Accounting Students Association
- Actuarial Students Society
- AIESEC
Keeping fit
Whether you’re an elite athlete or into casual social sports, sporting clubs are a great way to make new friends and keep fit. The sporting clubs offered at Macquarie University include:
- AFL Club
- Cricket Club
- Dance Club
- Rowing Club
Pursue your passion
Joining a special interest student group allows you to explore new hobbies and interests. The special interests student groups offered at Macquarie include:
- A Cappella Society
- Chess Society
- Debating Society
- Grapeshot
Exploring different cultures and communities
Joining one of the many cultural clubs representing our diverse student body allows you to share and explore different cultures and communities, including:
- Afghan Youth Association
- Chinese Students & Scholars Association
- Turkish Society
- Vietnamese Students Association
Become an informed global citizen
Getting involved in student politics and social causes allows you to help make an impact on the wider community. The social justice clubs offered at Macquarie University include:
- Amnesty International
- Animal Rights Society
- International Youth and Students for Social Equality
- United Nations Society
Learn about faith
Joining a religious or spiritual student group connects you with students who share the same faith as you. The religious and spiritual clubs offered at Macquarie University include:
- Adventist Students on Campus
- Catholic Society
- Hillsong on Campus
- Muslin Students Association
Reflecting on my experience, I had a wonderful experience with university societies as joining 180 Degrees Consulting at Macquarie University has been so worthwhile and rewarding. Being able to help non-profits enhance their social impact with the support of both internal and external mentors has been the highlight of my experience.
With over 140 student and sports groups, there is one at Macquarie for you! Head to Macquarie's student website for a full list of all clubs and societies that you can join.