Top Reasons to Join a Society

What kinds of societies does UNSW offer?

With over 300 student societies at UNSW, you are sure to find a community of people with similar interests and passions, to bond with as you enter university life. From our very own Women In Technology, to Quidditch and Cat Appreciation, the variety is endless - and if a society doesn’t exist yet, you’re even free to liaise with ARC and create your own!

Even better than joining a society is joining a subcommittee! Being part of the internal team and delivering content and events for members is one of the most rewarding ways to form new friendships and contribute to student life. Anyone can apply, especially first years who are looking to make some new connections! Applications open each year in the first few weeks of term, so keep an eye out on your society facebook pages. Apply for a role in WIT’s internal team here.

Top 5 Reasons to Join Societies

1. Make new friends! At university your classes change every term, making it hard to form connections. In a society, you have the opportunity to form lasting friendships by participating in fun events and challenges with others with similar interests.

2. Expand your network. Engage in your societies and you’ll have access to a network of people of a similar age in your field to ask for advice, from courses to internships and job applications.

3. Upskill yourself. You can develop key social and communication skills - and as a volunteer or subcommittee member, show evidence of it to your employer. It looks great on your resume!

4. Learn about industry. Connect to industry representatives through society-hosted networking nights and career events. Even if you’re not certain with your direction after uni, it’s a great place to find out what working in industry is like!

5. Have fun! Societies are the centre of student life, and are bursting with puzzle sessions, social nights and discord parties. Take a break from studying and enjoy what uni life has to offer!