{"id":29253,"date":"2025-09-10T13:50:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T05:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=29253"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:50:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T05:50:42","slug":"boost-your-wellbeing-by-getting-involved-in-a-range-of-curtin-experiences","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/boost-your-wellbeing-by-getting-involved-in-a-range-of-curtin-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost your wellbeing by getting involved in a range of Curtin experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Reading time: 3 minutes<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a secret: some of the most valuable things you\u2019ll take away from your time at uni won\u2019t come from a textbook. They\u2019ll come from the friendships you build, the communities you join and the experiences that shape who you are outside the classroom. Sure, your degree is important, it\u2019s why you\u2019re here, but uni is also about discovering what makes you feel connected, inspired and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where Curtin’s range of extracurricular experiences come in. From clubs and volunteering, to sport and leadership, there are endless ways to get involved. These aren\u2019t just \u201cextras\u201d on top of your study, they\u2019re opportunities to recharge, meet new people and create memories that stick with you long after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should you invest time in extracurriculars?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re under pressure, the last thing you might want to do is add something else to your calendar. But being involved in activities outside the classroom helps you manage stress and feel like you belong. Uni can sometimes feel overwhelming or even isolating, and connecting with others is one of the best ways to protect your mental health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clubs and communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Curtin Student Guild is home to heaps of clubs covering just about everything – cultural groups, sports, arts, gaming, professional networks, you name it. Joining a club means you\u2019ve instantly got people around you who share your interests. You could be bonding over board games one week, then running events or trips the next. For many students, clubs become their anchor point on campus\u2014the place they go to relax and recharge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volunteering and leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If giving back appeals to you, Curtin Volunteers! is a great place to start. You\u2019ll get the chance to work on community projects, meet new people, and make a real difference. There are also leadership programs where you can mentor other students, organise events, or represent Curtin. These experiences don\u2019t just look great on a CV, they build confidence, resilience and a sense of purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sport and recreation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone loves the gym, and that\u2019s okay. Curtin offers plenty of options to stay active, from sport competitions, to casual social sports and fitness classes. Moving your body is one of the simplest and most effective ways to look after your mental health. Even if you\u2019re not a \u201csporty\u201d person, trying something new can be surprisingly fun and energising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find your fit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no one \u201cright way\u201d to get involved. Maybe you\u2019ll dive deep into a single club, or maybe you\u2019ll experiment with a mix of sport, volunteering and creative outlets. What matters is that you give yourself permission to try. Uni is the perfect time to explore and discover what makes you feel happy, connected, and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the first step<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head to our website<\/a> to see what\u2019s available and how you can join in. Your future self will thank you for making the effort – not just for your career, but for your wellbeing and the memories you\u2019ll make along the way.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From clubs and volunteering, to sport and leadership, there are endless ways to get involved. These aren\u2019t just \u201cextras\u201d on top of your study, they\u2019re opportunities to recharge, meet new people and create memories that stick with you long after graduation. | Reading time: 3 mins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4418,"featured_media":27265,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"5471,7945,7868,4630,5496,6726","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_oasis-categories":0,"footnotes":""},"oasis-categories":[],"class_list":["post-29253","oasis-news","type-oasis-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/NVW2025-OASISNews-1000x500.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Rachelle","last_name":"Erzay","display_name":"Rachelle Erzay"},"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-12 00:44:25","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/29253","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/oasis-news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4418"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-news\/29253\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27265"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29253"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oasis-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oasis-categories?post=29253"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}