Underwater Sports Society

Hello, I am Salih FIRINCIOĞULLARI. I am a 5th-year student in the Veterinary Faculty. Today, I am here to introduce the Balıkesir University Underwater Sports Club to you. The Balıkesir University Underwater Sports Club was founded in the 2007-2008 academic year by a group of students who are passionate about underwater sports. The aims of our club are to introduce underwater sports to students, provide training, and foster a love for water sports among students. During student orientation organizations on campus, we usually try to visit every faculty as a club. We gather around the cafeteria or at the school pool or a central location during the times when we organize events. The club has approximately 200 active members. We regularly organize experience and diving trips with a group of 25 to 50 divers to different parts of the country. Throughout the year, we strive to have at least 2 training sessions and 2 out-of-town diving trips. In addition, during our stay in Ayvalık, we organize regular dives to increase the number of dives for our existing divers. Our club is open to Balıkesir University students and academic staff. Among the membership conditions are successfully completing the theoretical and practical training organized within our club and not having any health problems that would prevent scuba diving. Since I became a member of the Balıkesir University Underwater Sports Club, it has provided me with many contributions in various aspects. Firstly, it has greatly improved my speaking and social skills because I have entered multiple environments and met many people. In terms of my professional development, it has connected me with industry professionals and provided me with support in various ways. Additionally, by participating in numerous inter-university events, I have had the opportunity to communicate with people from other universities and clubs across Turkey. One of the aspects that has changed me the most is the responsibilities and roles I have taken within the club throughout my university life. I wish the best of luck to those who will be taking the university entrance exam. I invite future students coming to Balıkesir University to join the Balıkesir University Underwater Sports Club.