To help new students better adapt to and integrate into university life, the Student Affairs Office of Macau University of Science and Technology organized a series of orientation activities for the 2026/2027 academic year from August 26 to September 20, lasting nearly a month. As an important part of this, the "Student Association Experience Week 2026" was held from September 1 to September 13 and concluded successfully after two weeks.
With strong support from the MUST Student Union (SU), and its affiliated cultural, sports, social service and academic clubs, as well as student associations of the faculties, this year's Experience Week featured 25 exciting activities, showcasing a vibrant campus club culture to new MUST students. The activities covered sports competitions, artistic performances, board game experiences, Cantonese learning, and academic activities such as Model United Nations and debate. They were held in diverse formats — including performances and interactive experiences — and were well-organized across multiple campus venues.
The "Student Association Experience Week 2026" series received an enthusiastic response, with cumulative participation of approximately 2,000 attendances. Special thanks to the sponsor: Guangzhou Wanglaoji Great Health Industry Co., Ltd.
Activity List
On the first day, September 1, the Nutrition Society's "Nutrition Together: A New Beginning" and the Student Union's "Icebreaker: Unleash Your Creativity" kicked off the event, breaking down unfamiliarity among new students through relaxed and fun interactions. Then, on September 2, the Chinese Studies Society's "Traditional Culture Salon: Hanfu, Calligraphy & Tea", the Literature Society's "A Date in Cantonese", and on September 3, the Drama Society's "Triple Bill: A Date with Drama", brought different cultural and artistic experiences.
The Music Society and Board Game Club made friends in a relaxed atmosphere. The Music Society held "Music Night, Open Mic – Voice Unbound" on September 5, letting songs echo across the campus; the Board Game Club held "Board Game Night" that evening, offering both dynamic and quiet options. On the same day, the Outdoor Sports Association and Badminton Club brought "'It Takes Two' Frisbee" and "Badminton Date", helping students build friendships through sports. The MSBSA's "Fun Workshop of School of Business" on September 5 and the UICSA's "UIC: Play Something 'New'" on September 6 promoted student exchange through games.
Week 1 Activity Photos
In the second week, the Model United Nations Club held "Model UN Experience" on September 7, and the Debate Club held "Debate Partner Recruitment Workshop" on September 8, training students' critical thinking and eloquence; the FHTMSA also held "FHTM Exploration Camp" on September 8, exploring professional fields. On September 9, the Creative Thinking Club held "Anime Master Quiz", and the Network Culture Exchange Club held "Escorts: Challenge Your Reaction Limits", showing the vitality of the new generation.
The FLSA held "Who is the 'Judge' in the Crowd?" on September 11, and the SLASA held the finale "SLA Experience Day" on September 12, bringing the academic activities to a close.
In terms of sports clubs, the Kendo Club held "Kendo Experience" on September 12, allowing students to experience kendo etiquette and spirit; the Football Club held "Welcome, 'Newbles'! – Football Match" on the same day, sweating on the field.
Due to weather conditions, the Dance Union's "Summer Pop!" originally scheduled for September 12 was postponed to September 15, and the Tennis Club's "Tennis Experience" scheduled for September 13 was also postponed to September 20. Students' enthusiasm remained undiminished, and they participated actively, bringing the Experience Week to a successful conclusion.
Week 2 Activity Photos
The "Student Association Experience Week 2026" offered students a rich and diverse range of benefits: it helped them expand their social networks, cultivating teamwork and communication skills, and enhance their professional knowledge and skills, while also providing a platform on which to showcase their talents in music, dance, drama, and sports.
These experiences will help students build confidence, improve themselves, realize their potential, and grow in a well-rounded way, encouraging them to take part in platforms where they can share interests and develop personal hobbies.
