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next academic year."
However, as Sam discovered, Go Connect isn't just about international students.
"The best thing about the extra activities is the number of them! Go Connect provides lots of opportunities to do a wide variety of things and introduces you to new people from a wide variety of backgrounds to do them with. With the various activities that Go Connect provides, as a fairly local student it's great to highlight and appreciate the city and surrounding areas from an international point of view.
I feel I've learnt a lot about my own culture as it made me question traditions such as bonfire night through having to explain them. I've also learnt a lot about other cultures through talking to people from all over the world which is great to have the opportunity!"
- Sam Kitchen, UK
Go Connect runs 35 events a year that provide a mix of networking, cultural exchange and learning opportunities.
So, it isn't hard to see why Go Connect has been growing at an average of 71% a year since its formation in 2009... and that Jakub and Sam aren't alone in their opinions; 97% of students agreed that joining Go Connect enhanced their experience at university and 97% also said they would recommend it to their friends.
With over 30 events every year Go Connect offers plenty of variety and with an average attendance of 113 you know it will always be a popular attraction. We boast hosting large scale events like our Chinese New Year event, Garden Partys and Culture Fairs that attract at least 300 people to each event! And we host smaller, intimate events such as our Language Bite Sessions where you can learn a new language or attend our exclusive Orchestra events featuring high profile, internationally acclaimed muscians through our free ticket system. There is something for everyone and we garuantee you won't be dissapointed!
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Volunteers
We pride ourselves on developing our volunteers so that they can enhance their skills & experience. Our volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in planning & coordinating our cultural events. They also have the chance to go on exclusive trips and take part in career workshops.
In addition to assisting with our events every volunteer has a unique portfolio which records their experiences and is used as part of our development workshops to enable them to articulate their skills. With every volunteer we aim to provide them with 6 key skills; Communications / Critical Thinking / Leadership / Networking / Enteprise / Research. These portfolios can be used to assist with job applications & CV's as they allow students to understand the language needed to be successful in the world of work. We also run a variety of other networking & communication workshops that add to this assortment of key skill sessions.
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