As well as achieving academically, extracurricular opportunities are an important part of your university experience, giving you valuable new skills and lasting memories.
At Liverpool, there’s a wide range of opportunities beyond studying for you to choose from, we’ve rounded up some ideas to get you started below.
Student Societies: make friends, try something new, and develop your skills
Societies are a great opportunity to meet like-minded students and enjoy a shared interest – whether it’s to pursue a hobby, celebrate a faith or culture, or expand your horizons beyond your studies. They are a great way to make friends, try something new, and develop your skills.
If you’ve not joined a society yet there’s still time, as many are happy to accept new members throughout the academic year. Head to the Liverpool Guild of Students website to start exploring what’s on offer. To get you started, here’s 8 student societies you might not have heard of.
Refreshers’ Fair
If you’re new to the University, or missed out on the Freshers Fair in September, make sure to attend the Guild Refreshers Fair on Friday 2 February, 9am-4pm, with 9-10am a special quiet hour.
Whether you want to get involved in one of the many societies at the University or simply need to stock up on freebies, the Refreshers Fair is not to be missed! Come along and find out more about the Guild, meet student societies and sports clubs, plus a number of charities with CV-boosting volunteering opportunities to get involved in.
Learn a new language
Open Languages, our university-wide language programme, offers a suite of language modules including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish, with a flexible learning system.
Open Languages are available to undergraduate students who can choose to study a language as part of their degree programme, as well as to any students who wish to learn a language alongside their core studies. Whether you’re interested in business, travel, or simply broadening your horizons, mastering a new language can be a rewarding and intellectually stimulating aspect of your university journey.
Find out more and sign up as early as you can this January – bookings may close early if courses are over-subscribed. To avoid disappointment, make sure you enrol as soon as possible.
Global Opportunities: study abroad during your time at Liverpool
In an increasingly interconnected world, experiencing different cultures and perspectives can be invaluable. Embrace the chance to broaden your horizons and develop a global mindset that will serve you well in your future endeavours.
We offer a range of life changing global opportunities for you during your undergraduate studies with us. There’s still time to apply to spend both a semester and a year abroad, make sure you make the application deadline of Sunday, 25 February 2024.
Careers and Employability Support
Our team of career coaches and employability experts are here to support you, providing tailored experiences and valuable skills to help you thrive throughout university and into your early career. Throughout the year, we offer career support to help you explore the options open to you, as well as career events where you can connect with employers.
Handshake – your one-stop shop for all things careers and employability
Handshake is the University of Liverpool’s platform for everything Careers & Employability related. It’s available for you to use throughout your time with us and beyond.
Activate your account and you’ll benefit from:
- Exclusive jobs: part-time, internship, placement & graduate roles
- Access to on-campus and online careers events
- Virtual 1-to-1 chats with employers
- Career resources to help explore, connect and apply
- The chance to read employer reviews
Click here to activate your free account: https://liverpool.joinhandshake.co.uk/
Part-time jobs fair this February
Looking for a part-time job to fit in around your course commitments? We’ve have invited companies from across the Liverpool City Region to visit the campus for our Part-Time Jobs Fair on Wednesday 14 Feb, 11am-3pm. They are all looking to recruit students for various part-time, temporary or casual roles – there are opportunities across the Liverpool region, as well as on-campus at the University!
Team Sport Liverpool
Physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing the stress that can accompany academic life. If you have a passion for sports or want to adopt a more active lifestyle, consider joining a sports club on campus. From competitive or performance sports to something a bit more social, we have something for everyone.
Find out more about our 53 clubs here – you can get in touch with clubs directly for more info on their trials and sign-up processes.