For some of us, it may have been a little tricky finding like-minded mates in high school. I mean sure, you can rant about that biology assignment or share your whack dreams with friends, but at the end of the six hours at school, there can be a disconnect if your biggest interests are kinda different to them. Eek.
But trust us when we say, university has much more space and opportunities to find friends with similar passions. Don’t believe us? Well, just keep reading along! Here’s how you can and will find your people.
1. The Creatives
Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? This is the question on all your minds as you boogie to some live music or stroll through an art gallery.
Why not join the UTS Design Society for art lovers/makers or anything in between? You could suss out the UTS Art Gallery with all the events, exhibitions and panels they have on show all year round!
2. The Foodies
Prepare to start salivating because UTS has an unreal precinct full of delicious food! The Terrace is a funky spot to hit up for brekkie or lunch with a tonne of delicious options. UniBros is a tried-and-true classic with kebabs, burgers, pizzas and pides. PappaRich Express has amaaazing Malaysian hawker food. You have options available for days!
Here, you’ll find like minded foodies, but why not even take it a step further and join the ‘Food Appreciation Society’?
3. The Sport Lovers
UTS have a bucket tonne of facilities for all sporting enthusiasts. Suss out the UTS Fitness Centre where you’ll find a gym with personal training, classes and equipment, a sports hall used for indoor sport, dance performances and a stadium.
UTS have sporty events like dance classes or participating in City2Surf as well as Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Dancing, Cycling and even Quidditch clubs to name a few - get that blood pumping!
There are an array of sports teams for everyone! Why not join ‘The Bats’, one of the premier Aussie Rules Football clubs in NSW, or the ‘UTS Rowing Club’, with an unreal reputation. Netball, Taekwondo, Water Polo, Volleyball, Athletics, Basketball - just to name a few, these are just some of the many sports you could get amongst at UTS and meet a tonne of funky people!
4. The Bookworms
If literature is your true love, your second home can be the UTS state-of-the-art library. Don’t forget to check out the workshops, exhibitions and events they hold. There’s even a podcast!
The Literary Society is a must for long-time avid readers or anyone trying to read more! From classics to sci-fi novels, everyone will find a book that they vibe with and will be able to discuss it with fellow bookworms.
5. The Environmentalists
Sustainability is all over UTS. For real. You could get involved in events like Green Week, Earth Hour, Green Hero Awards or National Recycling Week. Maybe you could join the Students’ Association Enviro Collective to create sustainable initiatives. Here, you can even see a list of sustainability related subjects and key staff active on sustainability.
The ‘Eco Society’ or the ‘Fashion Ethics and Sustainability Society’ are inspiring communities that take a stand against environmental issues with likeminded people!
6. The Film Buffs
If your mates keep telling you to shut up about Dune or Aaron Sorkin, the ‘Film Appreciation Posse’ is where you can be your true, cinephile self.
If you love creating, watching and discussing films and wouldn’t mind weekly screenings of a wide variety of films as well as short film competitions for members to participate in, here are your people!
UTS also have events like the upcoming Outdoor Movie Night with movie snacks and drinks on offer as well. Wholesome!
7. The Tech Lords
Into programming or IT? Why not get amongst the variety of talks and activities from industry professionals and join The ‘Programmers’ Society’.
Maybe The ‘Data Science and AI Society’ is calling your name, with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge and experience.
If you’re keen on being a hacking-guardian-angel, the ‘Cyber Security Society’ shares opportunities and resources to learn about varying concepts in cyber security regardless of your skill and knowledge.
If you’re a tech lord and just love to geek out on all things computers, UTS is where it’s at.
8. The High School Musical Enthusiasts
The ‘Backstage’ theatre society hosts an array of events and productions from original plays to off-broadway musicals.
So, whether you’re a budding director, enthusiastic producer, first time writer, passionate actor or simply a creative soul interested in theatre, here is where you’ll find being the Ryan to your Sharpay.
9. The Gamers
‘The Gamers Guild’ is your go-to club for all types of games and gaming. They run weekly LANs, board game nights, role play days and general chill outs.
They also host geek trivia, gaming tournaments, massive long weekend LANs and movie nights. Here, you’ll find your tribe of fellow gamers.
So, I think it’s safe to say, whatever you’re into, whether it’s saving the world or playing quidditch, UTS has plenty of opportunities to find some like-minded mates at university!