Student Clubs and Societies

English Chess Club

Chess can be played by all ages and research shows that is extremely helpful in the neurological development for a young child. Playing chess regularly is known to improve one’s analytical power and decision-making ability. It also helps one to learn how to strategize aspects of the game and life. One can gain insight about the importance of forward planning as the player learns to assess the situation before making a move in the game of chess.

Japanese Language and Culture

Japan is a country full of history and culture. It is the “Land of the Rising Sun” as suggested by its Japanese name. You might have heard of the following brand names like: “Toyoto”, “Yamaha”, “Seiko”, “Sony” and many more. There are many advantages of learning Japanese. Learning it teaches you respect and admiration for another country and culture. It can help in employment opportunities, opportunities for business and in Japanese-related fields, showing employers that you are globally- conscious.

Scrabble Club

This game was trademarked in 1948. Scrabble is a word game in which two to four players score points by forming words from individual lettered tiles on a game board marked with a 15-by-15 grid. The words are formed across and down in crossword fashion and must appear in a standard dictionary. This game definitely helps one to expand one’s vocabulary and improve one’s command of English.

Aikido Club

This is a form of Japanese Martial art. This is rather similar to Taiji in Chinese culture. It involves less aggression as compared to Karate and Taekwondo. By learning it, you are equipped with self-defence skills. Instead of utilizing all your energy, you can indirectly use your opponent’s energy to defend yourself. Other benefits include improvement of physical strength and fitness.

The improved blood circulation makes you more alert and energetic and you can cope better with daily activities and challenges.

Karate Club

Karate is a form of Japanese Martial Art. It was developed in Okinawa, Japan. It uses punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. It became more popular in the 1960s and 1970s because of the impact of the martial arts movies.

You can improve certain skills from mastering Karate. For example, it allows you to gain the ability to defend yourself. It improves your physical fitness and strength.

Violin Club

Once you learn to play the violin, it can have very rewarding effects on your mind and body. Playing the violin is said to increase coordination and manual dexterity. It can also be a rewarding experience that can be done individually or with a group. Psychologically speaking, playing the violin stimulates the flow of powerful endorphins that lift your mood and create a feeling of well-being. Playing the violin can also be seen as a great form of meditation, which increases your ability to focus.

Guitar Club

There are certain benefits of playing the guitar. First and foremost, playing guitar can be a great stress reliever. The tune you play helps take your mind away from your cares of the day. Moreover, you can play the guitar at outings, picnics and whenever you are out with your friends and you can serenade and impress them with a good tune. You can acquire a great deal of self-confidence. When you play a tune that your friends admire, it can boost your self-esteem.

Khmer Language and Culture

Khmer also commonly known as the Cambodian language is the official language of Cambodia. Outside of Cambodia, Khmer is spoken as either a first or second language by sizeable populations in Vietnam, Thailand, China as well as in smaller communities in the United States and France. Estimated number of speakers vary greatly from between 15 and 21 million.

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