Clubs & Associations

Student governance committees have the responsibility of representing all students in matters. The committee members are elected yearly on each campus. All majors are represented and all majors committee leaders will meet with the respective coordinators from the staff. At least one formal meeting per semester is held to discuss areas of representation across campuses.

Student clubs at Forward College are designed by and for the students. They are a key aspect of the Forward College student experience as the creation, governance, decision-making and budget management are all be student-led. Student committee members have oversight to ensure the clubs showcase the core values of integration, community and change-making at the heart of life at Forward. On occasion, staff administration also supports and/or funds some clubs’ projects and activities.

A club to enjoy the best that Lisbon has to offer: sunny days and beaches. This club organises surfing lessons for beginners and trips to the beach to enjoy the waves while fostering a sense of community. The club has its own surfboards and has secured a partnership with NZS Surf School in Caparica, enabling discounted group lessons. The surfing adventures typically take place at Carcavelos or Caparica beaches.

This club allows students to incorporate physical activities into their academic schedule. Participants bring the Forward’s equipment (rackets & balls) to one of three possible locations to play: Concrete court in Benfica, Laranjeiras courts and Monsanto courts. It takes place every Saturday and  Sunday.

A club that reminds students the importance of a peaceful mind through shared experience in yoga. We have 10 yoga mats and the activity takes place every Saturday at 9 am in our coworking space.

Students get to discover the beauty of Portuguese nature by hiking with their peers, throwing themselves into the wild experience. The activity usually takes place on weekends. Members decide a date, time and location by communicating through Whatsapp group chat and go on a hike all together.

A club for runners who want to enjoy their runs while prioritising safety. It facilitates a buddy system for running around the residence, ensuring members’ safety by providing companionship. The club also organises the participation of runners in local competitions.

This club allows students to express themselves freely, by dedicating their freetime on artistic activities. Participants meet on agreed-upon dates in our coworking space and engage in arts.

A club where participants can capture their memories in pictures and practise their editing skills in photography as well.  Students agree on time and head out to take photos with a certain given theme. They will meet up afterwards and edit the pictures they took together. 

For book lovers, it is important to have a space where they can share their reading experience. This club allows participants to discuss common reads or introduce each other to new books they’ve discovered. The activity takes place every Sunday night at 7pm to 8 pm in our coworking space.

Students develop their cognitive skills while having fun by playing chess with their peers. Club members communicate via a group chat when they want to find someone to play with. The matches take place in our coworking space.
No prior experience is necessary and all students are welcome.

The Volleyball Club allows students to take advantage of the Cité Universitaire de Paris outside spaces to the fullest. They meet weekly to play all together in the park with the equipment provided by Forward College.