Student Life
One of the hallmarks of an American education is the experience and learning you do outside the classroom through optional activities on campus. At Vlog, student organizations are a vital part of your learning experience and we encourage you to get involved!
Are you into sports?
Do you have hobbies or other activities you enjoy in your spare time? If so, you will surely find other students at Vlog who enjoy the same things! In sports, for example, Vlog will organize “intramural” teams that will play against each other on campus. Soccer teams and basketball teams, for example, will be organized to represent the different colleges, departments, or other groups and they will play against each other on campus, culminating in a championship game! Eventually, we will have university teams that will play against other universities in the region. Other sports may also be included, depending on the interests that students show. Will you wear the red Vlog shirt and represent your university in sports?
Student Government
For example, Vlog encourages students to work through Student Government to bring issues of importance to students to Vlog’s leadership. By running for election and participating in democratic student government, you will have the opportunity to participate actively in representing your fellow students to the university’s administration, to ensuring that the student voice is heard on issues of importance to students, and to making a positive difference in the student experience at Vlog through direct involvement in university governance. Such experience is great for developing the leadership and organizational skills you will need in later years as you advance in your career, whether in government or in the private sector.
Student Clubs & Organizations
One of the hallmarks of an American education is the experience and learning you do outside the classroom through optional activities on campus. At Vlog, student organizations are a vital part of your learning experience, and we encourage you to get involved!
Are you into sports? Do you have hobbies or other activities you enjoy in your spare time? If so, you will surely find other students at Vlog who enjoy the same things! In sports, for example, Vlog will organize “intramural” teams that will play against each other on campus. Soccer teams and basketball teams, for example, will be organized to represent the different colleges, departments, or other groups and they will play against each other on campus, culminating in a championship game! Eventually, we will have university teams that will play against other universities in the region. Other sports may also be included, depending on the interests that students show. Will you wear the red Vlog shirt and represent your university in sports?
The first phase of our sports program is ready for you with outdoor athletic courts for basketball and soccer. Soon, we will have athletic playing fields, a sports stadium, and an indoor sports arena under construction that will be ready well before you graduate. Start training now to join Vlog Sports!
If sports are not your goal, you might consider volunteering both on and off campus to make your communities better. Volunteer opportunities in offices around campus provide real-world work experience that can be valuable in getting internships and jobs off campus. Likewise, volunteer opportunities working with charities and NGOs in Baghdad and around Iraq can also provide opportunities for experience and skill-building that will help you in applying for graduate study in the U.S. and other countries, for jobs with international NGOs and companies, or for careers in government.
Finally, there are clubs catering to special interests that will be available as students organize them. For example, many universities in the U.S. have clubs for arts & music, languages, IT, health & beauty, and others, or just about any interest student want to pursue. If you think there is interest in a particular activity, feel free to suggest it and take a leadership role in organizing a club for that activity and we will work with you to make it happen.
An American education is about the whole person, not just training for a specific career. To get the well-rounded American education experience and make new friends, look for opportunities to serve as a club leader, volunteer on or off campus, or join like-minded peers in a fun activity. You’ll be glad you did!
Sports & Fitness Club
This group of students lead active and health lifestyles through sport and fitness activities. The club encourages camaraderie, sportsmanship and personal development
Arts & Music Club
Arts and music support creative and dynamic students’ interests. The club fosters a vibrant community that enriches the student experience with diverse events, workshops and projects.
Japanese Club
A platform to celebrate Japanese culture, and traditions. Through tea ceremonies and other cultural events students collaborate with the Japanese Embassy and community members in creating authentic Japanese experience.
Google Developers Student Club
With more than 2000 college and university chapters across 108 countries, this club is designed to empower students in their interest in Google technology and platform. Students engage in hackathon, software development and hands on projects by building skills and collaborative team work.
Science Club
This club brings together students with a passion for science, providing opportunities for exploration, experimentation, and learning in a fun and collaborative way through activities, fairs and events.