Clubs are an excellent way to meet people who share your interests,
to make friends, to learn new things, and to have fun. There are
student organizations for almost every interest and purpose, from
the academic to the purely social. Usually you can get a list of
campus clubs and organizations from the International Students
Office or from your university's Web page. If you are interested in
the activities of a certain club, attend a meeting. If there are
many international students at the university, there will
undoubtedly be an international club.
You will find many cultural activities on a university campus.
Events such as plays, concerts, films, lectures, and art exhibitions
are advertised in school publications and on bulletin boards on
campus. If the university is located in or near a metropolitan area,
you will find many more opportunities advertised in the
entertainment and arts section of the city's newspaper.
Sports are a favorite pastime in the United States. Many people
regularly engage in individual sports, such as tennis, jogging,
swimming, and skiing, or in team sports like baseball, soccer, ice
hockey, and volleyball. Cities often have organized sports
tournaments for amateurs.
Almost all colleges and universities have intercollegiate football,
baseball, basketball, swimming, and other teams that compete with
teams from other schools. These teams often compete at a very high
level and attract a large crowd of student supporters and other
fans. Even if you are unfamiliar with U.S. sports, you should attend
at least one sporting event. It is a lot of fun simply to be part of
the crowd. Ask someone to explain the action to you. The spirit and
excitement of the games are a large part of campus life.
Most colleges and universities also offer intramural sporting teams
or competitions, where all teams are made up of your fellow
students. Intramural sports are usually at a less competitive level
than the intercollegiate teams and are often open to anyone with an
interest in the sport. This can be a great way to meet people, to
exercise, and to help reduce the stress of your studies. |
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