From cyber sports and mental health maintenance to workshops and crowning Miss KIMEP, clubs need strong leaders to drive activities
Club presidents are the driving force behind their organizations and their gearing up for the Spring semester. Their job needs a special mix of leadership skills, organization skills, and a strong commitment to complete their clubs’ mission.
Finding Miss KIMEP
A visionary team Aisha Karatayeva, Elmira Kaliakparova, Anuar Myrzabayev, Zhanerke Mereke,Diana Yergaliyeva, Irane Aliyeva,Sarvinaz Abduzhapparova, Bakdaulet Yergaliyev,Sanzhar Seitzhan driving the KIMEP Fashion Industry (Photo by Diana Baltabayeva)
“I never thought I would become a president,” said Aisha Karatayeva, president of KIMEP Fashion Industry.
“From the moment I joined in my first year,” she said, “I was drawn to the club’s lively atmosphere and the opportunities for personal growth.”
“One of our biggest successes was the yearly Miss KIMEP event,” she said. “After the pandemic, we had to find ways to keep our members active and excited. So, we planned a new fashion show event called ‘ISulu’.”
“This allowed students to show off their creativity and wear clothes designed by guest fashion experts,” Karatayeva added. “This new idea brought our community closer together and made our usual event more interesting.”
Healthier minds
Jarqyn KIMEP is a student organization created as part of a social project. Its main purpose is to raise students’ awareness about mental health and help them maintain better mental health.
“Organizing events has always been my passion, and I was thrilled to take on the role of president of our student organization,” said Nozanin Khassanova, president of Jarqyn and KIMEP Voice staff. “During my time as president, I have not only developed my communication and leadership skills but also created a space where every student can find support and relaxation.”
“I have been actively involved in the organization since my first year, observing how our events help students cope with stress and make new friends,” Khassanova said. “We have organized various art therapies, yoga, beading workshops, and much more. I have always strived to ensure that our participants not only attend our events but also actively engage in them, creating something unique and personal.”
Like many student organizations, Jarqyn will collaborate with other student groups to create more meaningful events, Khassanova said. The key is to ensure that Jarqyn events create a place for students to relax and take a break from their studies.
Cyber sports coming
The KIMEP Association of Sports Development encourages students to live healthy lives by taking part in cultural and sports events among young people in Kazakhstan. Established in 2012, the organization takes part in events such as Stars on Ice, picnics, football, and basketball tournaments.
“I have always found fulfillment in working with people and on community projects,” said Maksat Azhengali, president of KASD.
The group is involved in philanthropy as well, Azhengali said. It conducted a campaign for gas homes in rural areas, coordinating all the details with local authorities after the project. This year, KASD expanded its reach to include a cyber sports tournament.
“Sports events have a special place in our activities,” he said. “The Stars on Ice project has become a real hit with students. Not only do we organize training sessions at the Halyk Arena, but we also hold major shows at the Almaty Arena,” said Azhengali.
“Usually, we cooperate with other student organizations, especially KSA, which plays a key role in our success,” said Azhengali. “I am grateful to KIMEP University for their support and the opportunity to realize our ideas,” said Azhengali.
Creative workshop
Art Revolution tries to share experiences, knowledge skills, ideas, and interests. This is not just an organization, but a big, noisy family, organizers said.
“Over the years, I’ve learned to plan and run events, and I’ve also developed the skills of an HR manager,” said Daria Ursan, president of Art Revolution. “Selecting new members is like finding a piece of a puzzle, with each person bringing something unique to our organization.
“Our organization is not just a club, it’s a creative workshop where everyone can find inspiration,” she added. “We run all kinds of events, from house concerts to taking part in city festivals. We always try to surprise our participants with something new”,
Organizers for the organizations all touted their groups coming events, but added that putting them together is hard work, but well worth it, whether it be promoting an event that everyone on campus talks about, or helps settle a worried student or inspires creativity in a burgeoning artist.
“Our music branch is probably the most active.” Ursan added. “The guys regularly get together and create new projects, and it’s very inspiring. I dream that our organization will become a place where all creative people at the university want to go.”
See the complete list of student organizations on the KIMEP website. (Just google KIMEP, student organizations).