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Clubs
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.
Cultural Activities
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
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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