Clubs and Activities
- AIS Amici Club
The AIS Amici Club allows Dual Diploma students to have a rich cultural exchange by “meeting” Academica students from around the globe. As a member of this club, students will participate in fun and interactive online activities with other Academica students. The students at times may communicate with one another on their own. As part of the AIS Amici Club, students will work on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in a real-life setting. The AIS Amici Club will meet periodically with their club sponsor.
- Art Club
Artists wanted! This club is designed for students who have a passion for art and want to create theme-based projects using a variety of mediums. This is a great chance to explore your creative side and share your talent with other students in Dual Diploma. The Art Club meets monthly with the club sponsors to plan, work on, and share art projects.
- Book Club
The AIS Book Club brings together students from all over the world to discuss a chosen book. Students work together to foster a global community through reading books and having lively discussions about the selected book. The Book Club hopes to expand members’ personal literary experience by reading and discussing books chosen by the students. The club provides an open and friendly atmosphere where students can develop a lifelong appreciation of books, reading, and learning.
- Cooking/Baking Club
The purpose of this club is for student chefs and bakers to learn new recipes and expand their culinary skills. Meetings will alternate between trying a new cooking or baking recipe together, and then having a meeting to share and discuss recipes while viewing new techniques! This is a great chance for students to explore their sweet or savory side and share their culinary enthusiasm with other students in Dual Diploma.
- Live the Learning and Edutainment Programs
The Live the Learning and Edutainment Programs allow Dual Diploma students to interact with professionals who are experts in their fields. The Live the Learning and Edutainment Programs provide students with meaningful learning experiences from guest speakers that will prepare them for their future college careers and professions.
- Model UN
The purpose of this club is to give students an opportunity to learn more about international relations, diplomacy, the United Nations, and current political and world issues. As part of the club, students develop skills in research, writing, debate, public speaking, teamwork, and leadership. This is a great opportunity for students to look at global issues and solutions. The Model UN club meets monthly with the club sponsors.
- Newspaper Club
The Newspaper Club is designed to give Dual Diploma Students the opportunity to publish a formal Dual Diploma Newspaper. The newspaper will include interesting articles on global news, Dual Diploma news, entertainment, sports, fashion, and an alumni spotlight. The newspaper also includes creative fiction stories, poetry, drawings, comics, and jokes.
- Photography Club
The purpose of this club is to help students improve their photography skills and build a working portfolio. Students in this club have the opportunity to learn how to use composition techniques as well as how to manipulate light to produce appealing photographs. They learn how to use a DSLR camera and even a mobile phone to practice the learned techniques. The Photography Club meets regularly with their sponsor to create a working digital portfolio full of images using techniques they learned.
- Social Media Club
As a member of this club, students will post regularly to various AIS official social platforms used by the Dual Diploma Program about high interest topics such as Sports, Fashion, Travel, Music, Movies & TV, Books etc. This will allow many of our Dual Diploma students to find a topic they relate to and participate in the online community. Members of the Social Media Club will meet on a monthly basis with their club sponsor.
- Speech and Debate
The Speech and Debate Club offers students a space to practice and improve their argumentative and public speaking skills. By joining the club, students have the opportunity to discuss a variety of current and relevant topics, preparing structured debates and compelling speeches. The activities are designed to improve critical thinking, as well as the ability to construct and deliver clear, persuasive arguments. Students will also learn to think on their feet and under pressure, which not only increases their confidence but also supports academic and future career success. Finally, the club provides a chance to apply real-world skills and experience growth through challenging exchanges.
- TV Production
Do you have a passion for storytelling through journalism and broadcasting? Whether you enjoy being in front of the camera, working behind the scenes, or mastering public speaking, this is the club for you! Students in this club will gain hands-on experience producing engaging content for Colegia TV, developing skills both on-air and in video production. If you have a love for journalism, broadcasting, and video editing, you’ll fit right in. Together with your sponsors, you’ll help shape the direction of the show by contributing to various segments, from news reports to creative features.