Engineering Eagles

There is only one society that has subsumed my time at university, combining sport, socials, studying, pub quizzing, and even a holiday, the Engineering Eagles hockey team has brought immense delight to my time at UoB. Engineering Eagles is part of campus league hockey and includes weekly training and inter-university games. Although they are primarily students from the school of engineering, players from across the university are welcome, including myself, studying MA Education and I never feel out of place.

Hockey has been a great way to have fun, a study break and keep fit! I play alongside students of all abilities; those who have never touched a hockey stick to national league players. I sit somewhere in the middle, I’m usually a hockey goalkeeper but play outfield for Eagles, I have no idea what I’m doing but run around regardless!

I have attended a range of casual, dress-up, themed, sober, and spontaneous socials, including at least one social opportunity a week! I pick and choose which socials I go to and am never under pressure to attend. We occasionally visit sports night, dressed up of course, my favourite theme was ‘iconic men’ in recognition of Movember, I dressed up as the well-known cheese lover, Wallace, as in ‘Wallace and Gromit’ it was hilarious, and I received plenty of outfit compliments!

Engineering Eagles don’t just play hard, they work hard too. They run weekly study sessions on campus which I have found invaluable. It’s particularly helpful when I don’t want to work alone, or if I need motivation to complete an assignment! Everyone is willing to help each other too.

I’ve loved my time as an Eagle and look forward to our upcoming Prague tour, Kackaw!!!