After-Class Activities
At UTC, we believe in learning English by doing. ESL students make new friends and have fun while improving their English language skills through extracurricular activities. These are some of the ways you can learn English outside of the classroom as a UTC student:
Field trips
Join your international and American classmates on field trips to metropolitan destinations.
International Tea Time
Make friends and practice cultural exchange at International Tea Time.
Team-building events
Participate in team-building projects with other ESL students.
Volunteer opportunities
Make the Scenic City even better through volunteer work.
Community outreach
Perform community outreach and share about your culture.
Business networking
Engage in professional networking with local business owners.
UTC Outdoors trips
Go caving, rock climbing, or whitewater rafting with UTC Outdoors.
UTC athletic events
Cheer on the Mocs at UTC athletic events, or join a club sports team.
Aquatic and Recreation Center
Stay fit at UTC’s expansive and accessible Aquatic and Recreation Center.
Open lectures, presentations, and guest speakers
Attend open lectures and presentations by faculty, students, and visiting scholars.
Conversation partners (International Buddy Program)
Use your English speaking skills to make friends in the International Buddy Program.
UTC Writing and Communication Center
Get essay help at the UTC Writing and Communication Center.
UTC Library workshops
Attend UTC Library workshops to learn new tech skills for school and work.
Go Global Community events
Live on campus in the Go Global Residential Learning Community.
On-campus events & festivals
Attend festivals, celebrations, and other events on campus.
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