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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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