The LSE Students’ Union (LSESU) promotes the interests and welfare of all students at LSE, and one of the SU’s biggest jobs is running around 200 societies for students to enjoy.
Getting involved in societies is a great way to make friends, improve your skills or learn something completely new. There are so many available that you’re sure to find something that interests you.
Interests
Take up debating, salsa dancing, baking, or chess; make your voice heard in one of the political groups; perform and explore culture with one of the arts societies; or join one of LSESU’s many other societies where students explore interests, opinions and experiences.
“The range of extracurricular activities available to LSE students is phenomenal. From the typical student revelry of SU and (especially) AU club nights, to more sophisticated socialising in the city; from academic pursuits to athletic pursuits and all manner of societies, the opportunities to get involved with university life in the fullest sense are vast.” Tom Chitseko, BSc International Relations
Sports
The Athletics Union takes care of sports at LSE, with all the major sports you’d expect from a top university and some more unusual ones besides.
Whether you’re a beginner or you want to compete in one of LSESU’s teams, the sports societies cater for every level.
On campus, we have a state of the art gym in the Student Centre, a dance and exercise studio, and facilities for other indoor sports. LSE also has its own sportsground in New Malden, just a short train ride away. The Berrylands sportsground provides for a variety of outdoor sports such as football, cricket, netball and rugby.
Media
LSESU runs four main media outlets: The Beaver newspaper, Pulse radio station, LooSE TV, and the Clare Market Review. If you want to try your hand at journalism or media of any sort, the media group’s new production studios in the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre are a great place to start.
National
There are national societies to represent many of the diverse nationalities on LSE’s campus, where students can share their experiences and bring a little of their country to the heart of London. Each society will also welcome students from other countries who want to learn more about their culture and traditions. Why not celebrate Thanksgiving with the USA Society, watch Bollywood movies with SPICE (the India Society) or learn Japanese with the Japan Society?
“The thing that attracted me to LSE primarily was the multicultural atmosphere on campus. I wanted to be surrounded by people from all over the world; to hear inspirational stories of what it is like to live in countries other than my own, and in a small way experience their unique cultures. I believe that there is nowhere more diverse to study than at LSE.” Antony Waring, BSc Actuarial Science
Careers
LSE students take the initiative when it comes to careers. The LSESU has lots of careers societies focused on professional development, such as the Entrepreneurs Society, Women in Business, and the Bright Future Society. All of them will set up workshops, networking events and trips to make the most of the industry links that LSE offers.
“The diverse Student Union societies, especially the career-oriented ones, often organise a lot of firm visits and skill sessions: these provide great opportunities to develop connections and understanding of the industry. London is a place full of opportunities, and LSE has an amazing Careers Service that allows ambitious people to search for chances and reach their goals.” Priscilla Yeung, BSc Social Anthropology