On September 16th, TJU held a recruitment activity for the student associations. In 2017, there are 144 Student' Associations based at the Peiyang Park Campus, and 101 at the Weijin Road Campus. The great event attracted a large number of students, in particular the freshmen who had yet to choose which associations they would take part in during their university life.
The background at Peiyang Park campus: ‘If you’re not in a student association, you’re not at university’
TJU Student Societies’ Recruitment Drive is mainly hosted by The Students Association Union of Tianjin University. The aim of the featured event is to promote each school-level association to potential members, allowing them to grow and students to make the most of their university life. The activity also provides a platform for freshmen to learn more about the associations directly, and meet current members. All the student associations at TJU take part in the event each year and prepare fully.
TJU Student Societies’ Recruitment Drive started at 8:30 in the morning. Rows of tents, each the base of a different association for the day were crowded with staff and freshmen. The sophomores, juniors and even seniors used their best smiles to attract the freshmen and gave them suggestions or guidance. The freshmen considered their own choices as well as looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges awaiting them in their extra-curricular lives.
Every Students' Association has its own special features and functions, so there is something for everyone at TJU.
TJU Student Union’s tent
Wu Bin, one of the ministers of The Students Union of Tianjin University (TJUSU), said that TJUSU is the biggest students’ organization at TJU. The purpose of TJUSU is to serve the students best interests. It is comprised of different departments which provide services to the entire student body, protecting their rights and enriching their school life.
Ma Yongnian, another minister of TJUSU, thought that freshmen could get more experience and improve their organizational and planning skills. The members of TJUSU come from different schools and departments, and they cooperate on projects that require skill sets from each, learning from each other and sharing resources and knowledge.
Zhou Ning, TJUSSA director
Zhou Ning, the director of Tianjin University Students' Science Association (TJUSSA), said that the main activities of TJUSSA involve the popularization and study of science. TJUSSA takes charge of nearly all large-scale science and technology competitions at the university. Students can also obtain basic knowledge of scientific research through the Wisdom Space Station. TJUSSA has the ability to assist students with more opportunities such as the “Challenge Cup”.
Tianjin University Table Tennis Association’s tent
Dou Xin, a freshman, joined the Tianjin University Table Tennis Association, because she thought that she would make more friends with the same hobby as her and improve her table tennis skills. She started to play table tennis when she was in primary school and is eager to test her skills against TJU’s best.
TJU Student Societies’ Recruitment Drive ended at about 4:00p.m, after a successful day’s campaigning. All members fulfilled the TJU’s motto:” Seeking Truth from Facts” and provided services of a high standard. See you next year.
By: Liu Ziqi
Photo by: Zheng Zhiwen and Zhao Baiqi
Editors: Qin Mian and Christopher Peter Clarke
