Top 5 student societies to join at UCL

The Students’ Union at UCL offers a wide range of student societies and clubs for students. There is a student society out there for just about anything that you can think of. It doesn't matter where your interests lie or what drives you, as there will be a student-run society for you. 

Below I have included my top 5 choices for student societies to join at UCL to upskill and advance your career!

1. University College London United Nations Association (UCLUNA)

The United Nations Association (UNA) in the United Kingdom has an official branch at University College London (UCL). That branch is known as the University College London United Nations Association (UCLUNA).

UCLUNA's mission is to educate the UCL community about the UN's work and to give students the chance to get involved. In addition to sending delegations to prominent Model United Nations (MUN) conferences in the United Kingdom and beyond, UCLUNA also collaborates with local secondary schools to teach youths essential professional skills. UCLUNA was also one of the first organisations to join the United Nations Association Youth Platform of the United Kingdom. 

UCLUNA welcomes students of all degree programmes, interests, backgrounds and experience levels to join the community. This student society also provides a variety of opportunities to students, such as volunteering programs, MUN conferences, and other skill-development workshops.

2. Volunteering Society

Volunteering is an important way for students to develop skills, make a positive impact, build relationships, enhance personal growth and strengthen their resumes and their college applications. It is a valuable investment in both personal and professional development that can pay dividends for years to come. The UCL Volunteering Society (VolSoc) is a student-run society with a mission to increase student participation in community service. VolSoc provides students with one-time volunteer projects that appeal to a wide range of interests and provide venues for student volunteers with similar goals to meet and network with one another.

3. 180 Degree Consulting Society

For students who are interested in consulting or passionate about creating a positive impact, 180 Degrees Consulting is the place for you! This student society collaborates with non-profit organisations from all around the world to help them develop new programmes, enter new markets and increase their overall impact. All members of the consulting team receive adequate training and mentoring as preparation. When students begin to work on a project, this student society provides them with mentorship for each consulting team in addition to a number of training sessions.

 4. IDEA Society

Affiliated with a London-based organisation called IDEAS Worldwide, this student society gives any student with an interest in international development the chance to get hands-on experience. Through establishing non-profit organisations in developing nations, IDEA society aims to create a positive impact on a global scale. This student society is a gateway to opportunities in their partner enterprises, workshops, projects and networking events.

5. Communication Society

Public speaking is an important skill for students to have as it is essential for personal, professional and societal growth. The Communication Society at UCL is dedicated to helping students hone their public speaking skills and support them with communicating efficiently. This student society runs various workshops, seminars, and activities and provides a conducive learning environment for students.

There are several advantages to being involved in student societies, from creating new connections and expanding your horizons to receiving valuable academic help and opening doors to future employment. Your university experience can be greatly improved by participating in one or more of these student-run clubs.

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