CIU Clubs and International Societies Fest
The Student Clubs and International Societies Festival, traditionally organized by the Social Activities and Student Clubs Coordinators Office within the body of Cyprus International University (CIU), Student Development and Counseling Center (SDCC), attracted great attention.
Student Clubs and International Societies Festival has been organized to introduce the club and social activities to the students in the new academic year and was held at the Open Air Performance Arts Center where club presidents, club managers, student representatives and international societies gave information about the activities that will take place at the student stands set up in the activities area.
During the two-day festival, more than 40 clubs in three categories, including specialty clubs, sports clubs, ideology and culture and arts clubs, as well as international societies, took their place in their stands, and new student members were recruited.
Psychology Club President Musa Şahin stated that the activities to be held in the 2022-2023 academic year were grouped under two headings, and noted that both academic and social activities would take place. Stating that the seminars will be held in both English and Turkish, Şahin explained that while choosing the topics, they will also determine subject titles that are not only for psychology majors but would also interest students in other departments. Musa Şahin also pointed out that with such activities, they will grab the opportunity to experience environmental development as well as a cultural one. Students will thus have an active learning process at a multidisciplinary level, and will also mingle with other students.
Environmental Club President Oya Güçlüer stated that they aim to raise awareness about the protection of the environment, and noted that their main goal in the new term is to create sustainable environmental conscious habits with easy recycling ideas. Stating that they want to instill such habits in newly enrolled students, Güçlüer announced that they will organize awareness-raising events on education, seminars and walks in nature.
Special Education Teaching Club President Meryem Melisa stated that they plan to organize not only in-club activities but also social and cultural excursions in the 2022-2023 academic year, and emphasized to the students the importance of being sensitive to the department.
Radio and Television Club President Yavuz Erol pointed out that there is unlimited access to the equipment in the RTV Studio of the university, and stated that students with an interest in the profession will develop themselves both theoretically and practically, and gain new knowledge and skills. Stating that they will organize educational and interesting activities, Erol also added that they will screen movies included in the planned events calendar to be followed by film analysis.