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.

This club fosters a connection between advanced tennis players and newcomers, encouraging everyone to improve their health through a fun sport. With equipment provided by Forward College, the club holds regular training sessions at various courts around the city.

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.

The goal of the club is to build a community of students interested in bouldering and climbing, whether to improve their physical fitness, enhance their mental well-being, or simply be part of a social group.

The photography club captures the Forward Experience through the lens of their cameras. With regular photo-walks and other activities, students can explore a new city alongside a creative hobby, creating a balance to the academic life at Forward. 

The travel club turns students’ wanderlust into unforgettable adventures: This club explores the cities students live in and plans different trips to nearby locations or even other European cities. 

The goal of the club is to foster socializing and building connections among students by playing board and/or card games.

This club was created to share delicious recipes and foster a sense of community.

The dance club was created to reinforce the feeling of community, moving our body in a fun and de-stressing way, trying out different dance styles.

This club creates a connection between advanced padel players and newcomers, encouraging everyone to improve their health through a fun sport! With the equipment provided by Forward college, the club goes on regular training sessions to different courts around the city.

The goal of the club is to discuss financial phenomena and larger trends shaping the markets, as well as explore the different asset classes and the way they are implemented.

The scuba dive club brings together students with a passion for the underwater world. Certified students are able to go for fun dives around Lisbon to see a hidden part of the city and beginners have an easy entrance into the sport by getting certified together.