The Student Organizations Fair was held on Wednesday, October 31st at the UPP cafeteria. It was an occasion for students and teachers to meet and discuss ideas for student organizations. Teachers hosted thematic tables, and students circulated among them. Possibilities ranged from soccer, American football, and music to chess, archaeology, and student publications, with sports and music being among the most popular offerings. It was also interesting to note that several students expressed their interest in joining more than one organization.

Both students and teachers had been anticipating the fair for several weeks. With the beginning of the first year of the new UPP, everyone had been very busy with classes, class preparation, and obtaining textbooks. The fair came at the perfect moment – when teachers and students felt comfortable with their routines and had caught up on the explosion of beginning-of-year work.

Students and teachers will continue to meet, discuss organization ideas, and apply for official recognition of their organizations; in fact, during the fair, three organizations submitted their applications and are planning activities right away. Things are off to a good start for UPP’s new student organizations. They will add a lot of excitement and learning to the students’ lives.