The clubs are one of the most interesting parts of GEO: it’s where students get to learn what they what and learn it how the want it. As a supplement to classroom instruction, it focuses more on the things students are likely to encounter in their use of English: in travelling, the arts, singing, public speaking, or watching TV. You name it, GEO has it. Generally, students are therefore motivated to participate in their respective clubs because it is near to their interests and since it’s not really a class and are more like leisure time.
Because language is basically an expression, expressing things that we like are easier if we are interested in what we are trying to convey. For example, we present our artworks in ways that are not far from what we feel about them. Pictures, themes, sentiments and arguments from all the clubs have enabled us to at least try talking about things that we like or are interested in. What’s more, we do it without burden because fun and learning are one and the same in the clubs we are in.
Clubs however are not without problems. In some cases, students are not able to join their preferred clubs because of their academic schedule or because clubs did not meet what they thought they would offer. We hope clubs would accommodate the diversity interests by feeling the pulse of the students. We think that clubs, being the sum of the students’ interests should be able to reflect the subjects that are close to the student’s hearts.
Lastly, our teaching assistant (TAs) has made clubs lively being a part of club activities rather than just teaching. By making sure that the conversations keep on going and that they are fun. By being students and facilitators as well, TAs have made clubs a good place to enjoy the company of new friends.
So to GEO clubs, we love you and we hope you would get better!
By: students of Class 1-1 (Professor Jerry, TA Jam)
