The must-have main characters of university life: student organizations

Student organization or academic society?

A student organization is such a community, whose members are united by their common interest. That interest can be for example, tourism, finance, arts and many others. As a member of a student organization, one has the chance to take part in many professional and social programs, where they might form lifelong friendships. At Corvinus nearly 40 student organizations are in operation, so almost everyone can find the one that suits them best.

The seven academic societies operating at the university are also based on the same interest and mentality. They could be a great option for students from the countryside or those who seek independence, since next to the membership, housing is assured. Cohabitation enables the forming of a close-knit community, where members can rely on each other and develop together. Professional events are held in a more small-size, formal setting like courses.

Admissions

Most student organizations are expecting the applications of new members at the beginning of every semester, while the admissions period of academic societies is usually held in spring semesters. The way of application and the due date varies by organization. In most cases a two-round admission process happens: applying online by sending in a resume and a motivation letter or by filling in a questionnaire, and after that one must attend a personal interview as well. The process ends with an orientation camp or other integrating programs, where newly welcomed students become official members and can get to know senior members of the organizations as well.

Find your own community!

At the Student Organization Expo during the onboarding week, you had the chance to get informed by the representatives of the organizations. If by any chance you missed it, on this link you can find a short introduction from each organization and through this link you can get to know all the academic societies in detail. If you like any of these communities, you might want to start following them on Facebook and Instagram, so that you gain a broader picture of what they are doing and to not miss out on the most important details about their admissions. Most organizations even offer an info night at the beginning of the semester, which are also worth visiting, since like this you have the chance to personally look into the operation of the organization.

In the following list we gathered organizations interested in welcoming international students:

ABOVE Hallgatói Szervezet, AISEC MKE, BCE Öntevékeny Csoportok Irodája, AEGEE-Budapest, Fiatalok az Élet Küszöbén, CEMS Club Budapest, Circulus Philosophorum, Consulting Club, Corvinus Case Track Community, Crescendo Corvinus, Diplomacy Club (GYDSZ), DSG Club, International Diplomatic Student Association, International Investment Club, The Spanish Language and Culture Club Corvi Hispaniae

Navigator – Your Life. Your Way.

At the beginning of the semester, Navigator, Corvinus University’s data-driven life path and career planning platform, is already available for all undergraduate courses and the Enterprise Development master programme. In addition to the personality test, which can be completed in 8-10 minutes, we also offer a three-step mentoring programme to help you navigate your university life and build a successful career. Navigator’s Life Path Planner allows you to see your subjects, academic and leisure activities and programmes in a single interface. You are just one click away from this unique opportunity here!