Charlotte Peters (Sports Officer, Swansea University Students’ Union)

As with many institutions, Swansea is fiercely competitive with our Varsity Rivals, Cardiff. For the first time in five years we welcome the event back to our end of the M4 in one of the largest student sporting clashes in the UK. This is massively exciting as it will be the first time the majority of our athletes will be playing on home turf, and offers ample opportunities for our student body to get involved. Varsity is the finale of our sporting calendar and brings students together from across the campus thanks to the hard work of various departments and the dedication of competitors.

Whether it’s competitive or recreational, sport offers an alternative platform to academia in which people can excel, socialise and develop skills. Other than the obvious health benefits of regular exercise, it’s the perfect outlet to release everyday stresses and provides many students with a strong support network like no other. I for one not only gained a routine from playing competitive university sport, but made friends that remain with me today and gained a job in a field I love.

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