Student Clubs

The SDG Student Program (Sustainable Development Goals Student Program), founded in 2019, is the official student Hub of the Greek charter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The Deree SDG Student Program is part of the global network of student hubs, where students can come together to learn about, engage with, and take action on the Sustainable Development Goals. Currently, we are working closely with SDSN Greece and SDSN Youth Greece. Students that will be involved will have the opportunity to innovate towards working for the SDGs as the Network supports all student initiatives, form partnerships with United Nations agencies and network with prestigious people. By joining the students will become members of the SDSN Network in Greece. The SDG Coordinator responsible for Deree Campus along with the Program’s members will have the opportunity to realize out of the box events to promote all SDGs.

“Connecting People, Ideas and Solutions Globally” is the motto of the AFCEA student club and AFCEA International. Founded in 2009 by Deree College students, the AFCEA Student Club does not require anything more than the desire for acquiring and ethically exchanging knowledge within local and international academic and professional settings. Our goal is to disseminate knowledge to the Deree community on issues in the domains of: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Business Continuity, International Relations, and Defense. As a club we strive to continue the intelligence exchange by attending conferences around the world but most importantly, hosting our own Student lead Conferences at Deree.
About AFCEA International organization: www.afcea.org

Our goal is to raise the level of skill for involved students and participate in competitions. Every student interested in learning further material and improving their coding and algorithmic skills, while being part of a team, participating in competitions, and having fun, is welcome to join our club.

The Arts and Crafts Club is an inclusive experience of all students sharing a common artistic interest regardless of their major.
During our meetings, our members will improve their art skills and express themselves, with the use of acrylics, digital art, markers etc. Every week the members will choose a new theme to work on and develop ideas. The artworks will be made by traditional tools of art, but each member will have the opportunity to use modern mediums as well to create their piece. The club will focus on arts and crafts.

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known…” and the Deree Astronomy Club supports that it may be waiting for you too!
The Deree Astronomy club is a space adventure for all students who are ready to explore the secrets of the planet system. During the club meetings, the amateur astronomers of our college will explore different branches of astronomy and attend interesting lectures about astrobiology, astrophysics etc. The Astronomy Club aims to engage student in many events and activities such as field trips to museums, observatories, stargazing nights and more. Our goal is to give students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and experience the real astronomy…but most importantly to have fun!

The Better Days for Strays Club aims to raise awareness in the community about animal shelters and animal welfare, particularly regarding stray dogs, and on the benefits of their interaction with humans. They assist in the realization of the ethical, social and practical needs of the Agia Paraskevi Animal Welfare Shelter [AP AWS]/Filozoiki, support the benefits of the canine-human interaction, promote the CSR initiative between ACG and Agia Paraskevi AWS/Filozoiki through social media and raise further awareness of strays’ circumstances. Club members explore how curricula learning outcomes may be facilitated through synergies with other student/college bodies and reward student engagement in the club.

Book Club aims to introduce its members to a different way of viewing literary works while inspiring and motivating them to read more in their free time. Open discussion and sharing of ideas without discrimination or judgement is fostered within this club during their weekly and monthly meetings held to talk about excerpts or entire books, movie adaptations, and even literary eras. Join one of their meetings and look for their activities on campus that include second-hand book sales and book drives.

The Broadway Club is open to all Deree students that are interested in musical theatre. Members can practice singing, acting, dancing, but also be engaged in all the activities around the production of a musical theatre play (directing, set and costume design, lighting, etc.). Members can attend musical theatre screenings, but also live performances when conditions allow.
In our plans is to stage a complete performance of musical theatre. We regularly prepare music videos and post them on our Instagram account (@deree_broadwayclub). We are open to collaborations with other clubs.

The Creative Writing Club is open to any Deree students interested in any genre of creative writing such as poetry, fiction, plays, graphic novels, and more. The purpose of the Creative Writing Club is to provide an atmosphere where students will be able to develop their writing skills and channel their creativity. In addition, the club includes workshops, exercises, all in the end goal of helping students to build a portfolio. Furthermore, the club explores creative writing in various areas such as business, advertising, video games, and more.

The Cyber Club is open to all students who are interested in the IT field. It aims to cultivate a community of motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and want to enrich their academic and student-life experience at Deree. Check out the Club’s website for more information: https://dccyberclub.com/

The Dance Club seeks to promote dance as a performing art, as well as a means of creative expression and artistic teamwork through dance and movement and exploration of all forms of dance technique.

Dance Club workshops are open to the entire student body. We also enjoy fieldtrips to various performances in downtown Athens and perform original choreographies in various college events such as Orientation, Fall Festival and WinterWonderland.

We firmly believe that “DANCE IS FOR ALL.”

The purpose of this club is to foster a broader understanding and engagement with advertising, addressing students from different schools and departments who are interested in the field. Getting together, discussing, sharing and familiarizing with the products and the industry may help students acquire critical and creative skills relating to the area.

The Debate Club aims to engage students in the art of rhetoric as practiced in British Parliamentary debating.  Deree Debate Club Invitational meets are held on campus bi-annually, while members of the club are selected annually to participate in the European Union Debate Championship and the World’s University Championship.

The Diversity and Inclusion Club was established to create an inclusive environment for all students to experience acceptance, belonging and feel empowered to engage in the campus culture as a valued member of our community. The club aims to raise awareness around diversity issues and to inspire students to address and try to solve any problem related to them. Through various activities the club attempts to make issues of diversity accessible, meaningful and fun. Above all the main purpose of this club is to bring students with different backgrounds, characteristics, stories, personalities and goals together to form a community that would value their differences and to create an environment of inclusion open to everyone.

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Club aims at providing students with a better idea of the world of entrepreneurship and strives to involve its members in innovative applications, projects and ideas.

The Fashion Club seeks to make people more open minded by introducing them to various means of expression through fashion, thereby encouraging individual personality and personal style. It is not afraid of the critique/criticism that comes from society’s upholding particular stereotypes or taboos but welcomes dialog on them. The Fashion Club organizes events revolving around fashion, such as fashion shows, clothing donations/charities, and lectures by fashion gurus.

The Film Club is dedicated to the art of cinema. Students who join the club are interested in watching films or participating in activities which are film-oriented. The aim of the Film Club is to create a forum for students interested in movies (either from a theoretical or practical perspective), where we can exchange ideas and share our love for cinema. Our activities vary, from watching films on campus to attending movie premiers, and visiting film institutes, exhibitions and festivals. Each year the Club also tries to organize an on-campus, short films festival for college students. Students from all academic areas are free to submit an entry.  All are welcome to join.

Bring together students interested in finance, technology, and their intersection. Create an environment in which they can share and gain knowledge about the way technology shapes the financial industry. All students are welcome.

Gaming club was created to meet, greet and play video games with fellow students. Members are connecting with each other, playing video games and fantasy board games as well. The club’s two main goals are to build an on campus gaming community which will be part of the biggest community in the world, and also, bring several gaming related events to DEREE in which a large amount of people can join.

The Global Citizens Club is a club for both domestic and international students. It aims at fostering a culture of internationalization on campus through fun activities and events that strengthen students’ relationships. The focus of the club is on the intersection of experiences that everyone brings in and the integration of such values and characters in our College community.

“Inside Autism” club’s primary objective is to raise awareness about every individual that belongs in the autism spectrum. Our aim is to create a socially inclusive and friendly environment, and embrace the uniqueness of each individual, whether they are a member or not. We wish to work on the principle of open discussion and mutual exchange of ideas and perspectives in order to facilitate interaction between our members. We wish to actively support people within the autism spectrum by organizing collaborations with corresponding affiliates and organizing fundraisers.

The Investment Club aims at initiating its members into the Investment Principles and Best Practices through Interactive Discussions with market professionals and Workshops delivered by prominent companies.

The purpose of the MUN Club is to encourage the development of skills useful throughout students’ lives, such as research, writing, public speaking, problem solving, consensus building, conflict resolution, compromise and cooperation. The Club also serves as a mean to extend students’ understanding of global issues while simultaneously representing and promoting DEREE nationally and internationally at conferences within academic communities.

The Music Club is open to all DEREE students with an interest in music. Members are able to perform, to discuss music topics, attend film screenings related to music, and enjoy concerts with other club members. The Music Club offers its members the opportunity to express their musical interests and even develop their performing skills.

The purpose of the club is to bring together students who are interested in exploring the different fields of Public Relations, to learn the potential of a Public Relations career and share their opinions in a spirit of teamwork and creativity, and to be a means of communication and bonding, as well as a way to engage in functions of Public Relations (campaigns, strategies, tools, etc.)

The Rainbow Alliance is a club dedicated to creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ students and Allies of the community/movement at Deree, encouraging personal growth and exploration of one’s identity. Anyone can join regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. The club also aims to organize events to support LGBTQ+ rights movements and educate the public on LGBTQ+ issues, creating a space where constructive discussions on the topic can be had, within and beyond the campus.

The SAMC focuses on providing students with a space to develop and cultivate inner peace and balance through the practice of meditation and other inter-spiritual techniques such as reiki and qi gong. Although this club is not affiliated with any religion, it is dedicated to interfaith dialogue. Members can participate in sessions and attend seminars and lectures arranged by the Club, as well as ongoing events in Athens via the club’s affiliation with other centers.

The purpose of this club is to offer its members the opportunity to discuss, analyze and enhance knowledge on contemporary social issues. Members of the club will approach the aforementioned matters from an anthropological perspective, combining participant observation with museum and theater visits, documentaries, guest lectures and a fieldtrip at the end of the academic year to acquire specialized knowledge. The club shall offer its’ members a safe academic environment in which they can share their thoughts, experiences and ideas in a cooperative effort toward a personal, social and scientific development.

The Theatre in the Making Club focuses on raising awareness of non-theater major students about the joys of theater and familiarizing them with the different components of a theatrical production through fun activities, including but not limited to improve exercises, set, costume and make up tutorials. Club members will also have the opportunity to screen plays, visit theaters and participate in playwriting exercises as well.

The Videography Club’s main focus is to provide students with the opportunity to express themselves through the lens. Practice filmmaking, from directing, screenwriting, sound design and operation of audiovisual equipment. Explore and experiment with different forms of storytelling (ex: Short films, Music videos, advertisements, corporate videos). The Videography club also acts as a medium for other Deree clubs, organizations, and societies to showcase their work through collaborations.

If you are interested in volunteering and offering to your community, the Deree Volunteer Club is the place for you. Here we will make helping a part of our lifestyle by establishing a mindset of altruism and cultivating a sense of involvement and solidarity. Together we will organize and participate in voluntary actions revolving around people, the environment or animals.

The Women Empowerment Club intends to promote discussion and progressive thinking regarding the treatment of women in society while also mobilizing students in order to incite positive action. We intend to facilitate club meetings for open group discussion regarding the upliftment of women, have book readings, host film screenings, and offer volunteer opportunities.
Topics may include the influence of the patriarchy, gender norms, the male gaze, etc.
Film screenings and books may concern media which offer important commentary on the role of women in 21st century society.
Volunteer opportunities may concern initiatives which help further women everywhere.

The Women in Technology and Science Club (WiTS) aims to inspire female students to pursue STEM-related degrees and careers.  The club wants to create awareness, enthusiasm, and opportunities among young women to launch successful STEM-related careers, to break stereotypes and help students build an encouraging environment for development in all areas related to technology and the sciences. The club plans to organize networking events aiming to bring together students with female professionals working in STEM related fields willing to mentor them and help them build and succeed in their careers.
Any student – male or female – is welcome to join the club.

Do you have a love of photography? Do you enjoy taking pictures? The Photography Club is a place for everyone from amateur level to pro. If you are a novice, or are experienced and knowledgeable, come share what you know with the club. You don’t have to have a professional camera, Smartphone’s are also welcome! This is about having fun, meeting people, being social and expanding our skill set in photography. We will be meeting twice a month to discuss photography tips and ideas and to compare pictures based on a theme of the week.

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The purpose of the Biology Club is to actively present to the Deree community issues of scientific relevance which they have researched. The Biology Club discusses interesting and debatable scientific issues and participates in programs such as Health Week, Wellness Experience and Psychology Week seminars. The Club also visits research centers, exhibitions and museums. The future of the Club is its members and their desire to pursue Club’s goals. Students of all majors may participate.

Are you looking to find, discover or develop your creative side? Do you find it easier to express yourself through Arts? If yes, then the Art Through Lenses Club is for you!

Every semester, the ATL club will be combining visual arts with other types of art. In doing so, this club will grant you the opportunity to experiment, while exploring the world of it and learning about art in every field. In addition, you will be broadening your knowledge through individual and collective activities, and will end up with a wider perception of the artistic world.

We are a community of academics aiming to change the globe. We use any method required based on efficiency and cost. We do not shy away from discussions of any topic to not stifle the promotion of rationality, logic and knowledge. If you are interested in having fun or not undertaking difficulty, do NOT apply since BlanClub’s target is far from it. Curious enough? Find one of our posters and send us the answer to its proposition in order to be accepted in. You are given additional information through the deciphering process. Bare your mind; we lie ahead of you…!?

The Best Buddies Club contains a small group of people who are interested in offering their abilities in service to people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. We will be working and matching you with people who have disabilities from the Best Buddies Greece program. You will be able to create a one-to-one friendship with someone who has a disability and obligated to meet with this ‘buddy’ twice a month. Additionally, our club will try to organise fundraising events once or twice per semester to help Best Buddies Greece.

The Consulting Club undertakes various projects for real businesses. Small teams meet with companies that are interested in the service in order to gather information about their needs (Finance, Management, IT, etc). The teams brainstorm and come up with a solution to the problem by undertaking a specific project, which they in turn present to the company with the time frame needed.

We aim for this club to be pan-disciplinary, engaging both Greek and international students. They will have the opportunity not only to practice foreign languages that they may be interested in, but also study culture in many ways. These methods may include, but are not limited to: travel discussion, foreign cuisine night, attending relevant exhibits at Athens museums, etc.

The Deree Radio Club “broadcasts” all week long during the Activity Hours from the Student Lounge! Love playing music? Join in the fun!

The Gazette Club is a monthly publication that reports on current events and college events, while providing insight into a variety of topics of interest to students, including but not limited to entertainment, sports and fashion. Join the Gazette team and be part of the fun!

The Health and Social Awareness Club was established to inform the student body on matters concerning their health through educational material, to encourage them to participate in health-related conferences and seminars and to strengthen awareness about healthy living on campus, while fostering a sense of community among students. The HSA Club organizes lectures and events on campus, including the ACG blood drives of both semesters.

This club is here to boost students’ existing IT skills and help them develop new ones through practice in a real-world job-like environment while offering them the opportunity to participate in an activity that they are passionate about through monthly workshops and on and off campus seminars and lectures. The HubIT club is here to apply academic knowledge and gain hands-on experience, create useful technology related products and participate in educational events.

The Latin Club explores Latin Culture as a whole: the music, the dance, the food, the lifestyle. Latin dancing plays a special role in this club as we meet weekly for lessons that promote a healthy lifestyle and vibrant social interactions. All are welcome in the Latin Club – join us at our weekly meeting and become part of the movement!

The Oriental Club aims at exposing Deree students to the different aspects of oriental culture including dancing, culture, cuisine, traditions, fashion and more.

The Poetry Club aims to encourage students to read and write poetry. Through various projects, workshops and other events, students will have the opportunity to meet other poetry enthusiasts, get in touch with their creative side, express themselves, share their work and receive constructive criticism on it. Additional to the workshops, the club organizes events like open mics, poetry related projects to be displayed on campus and lectures by published poets.

Being the first of its kind in Greece, Deree’s Yacht & Country club aims to offer a safe place for students and provide them with an opportunity to learn and play the fun and stress-relieving game of golf and the opportunity to sail with other students. Through playing golf, sailing, and casually discussing about these activities, the team will practice the ideals of sportsmanship, honesty, and friendly competition. We plan on taking part in Sailing and Golfing tournaments at least once annually and provide members with a social support structure, new connections, and a social community.