We encourage students to join clubs and sports as a way to make friends with like-minded Britons. Vade Mecum, published every term, includes a list of many of these clubs and teams. Look up the name of an officer and go to see him or her; if they are out, leave a note and the officer will contact you with the next meeting time etc. The Oxford Student Handbook, published by the Students' Representative Union includes a list of clubs; remember that this book reflects the viewpoint of the students who wrote it, you may well have a different point of view. Usually, any of the students from your college that you meet in the dining hall or the bar, will know whom you should see to join any particular club or team. Certainly the officers of the Junior Common Room will know...you can always contact them through your college Porters Lodge. The colleges we work with all have British student advisers who will help you in many ways - including joining clubs. You will be told how to reach them at Orientation. If you have any difficulty, or would like further advice, you should ask our staff. Your Academic Adviser or tutor may know about certain clubs as well. American and Canadian students are most definitely welcome to join in the rich extra-curricular life at Oxford. The many teams are delighted to have their skills and energy ­ last year several JYA students won blades (oars) for their prowess on the river. A student from Princeton became the first non-Commonwealth student elected as President of the University's second largest political club. A student from Tufts was appointed photo editor of the University newspaper, another served as women's editor. Another student, a Canadian, of course, played ice hockey against Cambridge. Several students had leading roles in plays. There are almost unlimited opportunities open to you and we sincerely hope the current "class" will continue this tradition of very active participation and leadership. Many clubs and teams have membership fees. Since each student will join a different club (including perhaps, the Oxford Union Society), all such fees are the responsibility of each student.