& SOCIETIES

society – there’s something for everyone

Taster Days

Particularly around Freshers, most uni’s will have some taster sessions where you can go along and try something new (or something that you haven’t done for ages)! It’s a great, relaxed way to try multiple things on one day and is often less pressure than attending a club night.

Societies

So, if chess or debating is more your thing, there is probably a society for you. Don’t rule out trying something new though. Just because you hated PE at school doesn’t mean that you will hate uni sport. You don’t even need to join the competitive teams – you could just go along to play a friendly here and there. It’s OK to not like the competitive side.

Without Actually Exercising Exercise

OK, so team sports aren’t your thing. There are loads of ways to stay active - here are our favourites…

Make Some Moves

Swing, salsa, Zumba or simply down the SU bar on a student night, dancing will get you moving and your heart pumping – all whilst having fun with your mates.

Get Scrubbing

Remember that thing your mum used to do? Yeah, cleaning. It may not be fun per se but turn up your headphones and get tidying, because housework can give you a great range of movement and up your heart rate. It’ll probably earn you the Housemate of the Year Award, too.

Stand Up

Have you heard that ‘sitting is the new smoking’? So, instead of swotting away at your desk, get a standing one or simply use the kitchen counter to do your work. It will build strength in your legs and improve your posture, all in the comfort of your own home.

Takewheelstwo

Jumping on a bike to get to uni (or anywhere for that matter) is super smart. It will save you money and possibly time (goodbye rush-hour traffic), and cycling can burn up to 650 calories per hour. It’s a win win!

Get A Job

Waiting on tables, bar tending or working on the shop floor of Urban Outfitters are all active jobs with loads of walking –and you get paid for it. Kerching!

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SIGN UP

There are loads of societies which incorporate activity in a subtle way. Sign up to the amateur dramatics society and get moving around the stage, or join RAG for active volunteer opportunities, such as litter picks or beach cleans.