Marie Gehrig, Mountaineering Club
Training sessions at the UCD wall after a tiring study day with great music, helpful people, and scaling the wall a couple of times, is probably the best way to complete your day. You have never climbed before? No problem, you will always have a committee member waiting to help. If you are brave enough to wake up early on a Sunday morning, hiking through some of the best mountains in Dublin and Wicklow will definitely be worth the reward of breath-taking views. Strangers that turn into friends, support stronger than the best ankle protecting hiking boot and passion towards future adventures together; that’s what makes UCDMC the best club in UCD!
Mila Uzelac, Volleyball Club
If I’ve had a long day at the hospital shadowing and doing my rotations, it is really nice to kind of have a breath of fresh air and come to practice and not have to think about school or my studies or anything else I have on my plate. Coming as an international student, you are really limited to who you can make friends with, based on the people you’re surrounded by in your program, and sometimes you need something more refreshing, and it’s really nice to come to a place where everyone has a diverse background and just kind of explore the other areas of your personality with them, rather than just being a medical student. Honestly we try to do as many things outside of volleyball as possible together, so that’s also really nice.
Luke Hodkinson, Canoe Club
Being a part of the Canoe Club and on the committee for the past 4 years has been such a massive part of my college experience - I am unsure how the rest of my time in UCD will look without it. The Canoe Club has helped me throughout my undergrad and master’s, and transformed my college experience with its inclusive, friendly and relaxed environment. I have loved watching the club grow and improve during my captaincy and it has made me cherish the club and its surrounding community even more. The Canoe Club has led to me wanting to improve my own instructing ability so that I can continue to help the club and its brilliant members. I could not recommend any other club or society more highly to someone coming to UCD.
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Saoirse Carr, Trampoline Club
I joined UCD Trampoline in my first year and it was the best decision that I could have made. From day one I felt a sense of belonging and appreciation within the club. The daily training makes me excited to go into college and is the highlight of my day. I have gained so much confidence in myself and my abilities since joining. The sense of achievement that I get from learning a new skill is so fulfilling. Not only is it an incredible sport, but the social life in the club is amazing. Some of my best memories and friends have been made through this club. I have gained a second family in UCD Trampoline and couldn’t be more grateful for it.
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Lilac Ferrero, Badminton Club
I play Badminton multiple times a week and it is a great way of blowing off steam... all my friends are in badminton, more than in my course, so it’s where I get to meet everyone, and every week I get to see my friends which is really great.
Gareth Mann, UCD Golf Club
UCD provides a once in a lifetime student-athlete experience. As a member of the UCD golf club, I find the challenge of balancing my study and sport very enjoyable. High standard academics, access to top class sports facilities, and the chance to make new connections around Ireland's biggest city makes UCD a truly unforgettable experience.