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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Amee Joshi and Alfie Packham

‘The show choir definitely helped me’: the dos and don’ts of joining student societies

Culture … music societies are a fulfilling extracurricular activity.
Culture … music societies are a fulfilling extracurricular activity. Photograph: Getty Images

Clubs and societies are a huge part of student life, though many miss out on them. According to a recent survey by Savanta, 67% of students, particularly those who live at home while studying at university, did not take part in societies, clubs or social activities at least once during term.

But if you ask the students and graduates who did benefit from extracurricular activities, they’ll tell you they are well worth the trip. Here are their dos and don’ts.

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