CSSA: Chinese Students & Scholars Association

About Us / 关于我们
Welcome to the Royal Holloway Chinese Students and Scholars Association (RHULCSSA)! We are dedicated to helping Chinese students adapt to life in the UK and at Royal Holloway while promoting Chinese culture to students from all over the world.
欢迎加入皇家霍洛威中国学生学者联谊会（RHULCSSA）！我们致力于帮助中国学生适应英国及皇家霍洛威的校园生活，同时向来自世界各地的同学推广丰富的中国文化。

We organize a variety of events to share Chinese traditions and modern culture, while encouraging cross-cultural learning. Whether it's recommending great places to visit, look forward to enjoying these moments with you! (You can also pick up some Mandarin along the way in a relaxed environment!)
我们举办各种活动，分享中国的传统与现代文化，同时也鼓励跨文化的交流与学习。无论是推荐值得一去的景点、分享中国美食，还是一起体验有趣的文化活动，我们都期待与你共度美好时光！（你还可以在轻松的氛围中学些普通话哦！）

Events & Activities / 活动安排
We offer major events and general activities:
我们提供大活动和常规活动：

【Major Events (Once per Month) / 大活动（每月一次）】
These events are usually scheduled on Wednesdays or Saturdays, or around traditional festivals, and transportation costs for members are covered:
这些活动通常安排在周三或周六，或者与传统节日相对应，会员可享受交通费用报销：
• London or Nearby Day Trips
• 伦敦或周边一日游
• Festival Celebrations: Celebrations of traditional Chinese festivals
• 节日庆典：中国传统节日庆祝活动。
• Special Themed Events: Including Karaoke, Asian Night, and Halloween parties.
• 特别主题活动：如卡拉OK、Asian Night、万圣节派对等主题派对。

【Small Events (At least Once per Month) / 小活动（每月至少一次）】
These events are more flexible and usually announced one week in advance via social media:
这些活动更加灵活，通常会提前一周通过社交媒体通知：
• DIY Craft Workshops
• DIY 手工艺活动
• Sports Activities
• 体育活动
• Social Dinners
• 社交聚餐

🎉 Freshers' Events Preview / 新生活动预告 🎉
Become a CSSA member for just £12 per semester and enjoy exclusive free and discounted benefits!
成为学联会员，一学期仅需£12，专享多项免费与折扣福利！

• 9/23 Student Union Fresher Fair Society
• 9/23 学联新生展 Society 摆摊（免费参与）
• 9/24 4pm Campus Tour (Free)
• 9/24 下午4点校园导览（免费）
• 9/24 6pm Dinner at Qianzhuang Chinese Restaurant (Separate payment with 15% off)
• 9/24 晚上6点钱庄中餐聚餐（AA制，享85折）
• 9/26 下午3点新生见面会（免费）
• 9/27 晚上7点新生派对（门票£5附一杯酒，£10畅饮，会员免费畅饮）
• 9/28 2pm Mid-Autumn Mooncake Making (£3 entry, free for members)
• 9/28 下午2点中秋包月饼（门票£3，会员免费）
• 10/4 7:30pm KTV Party (£40/person)
• 10/4 晚上7:30 KTV派对（£40/人）
• 10/25 3pm Double Ninth Festival Activity (£3 entry, free for members)
• 10/25 下午3点重阳节活动（门票£3，会员免费）
• 10/31 万圣节Thrope Park特别活动（详情后续公布）

Membership Benefits / 会员福利
• Free access to small events / 免费参与小活动
• Discounts and transportation reimbursement for major events / 大活动折扣及交通报销
• Priority notifications and Q&A support / 优先通知及答疑支持
• Special perks: Chinese-themed souvenirs (stickers, bookmarks, etc.) / 特别福利：中国文化纪念品（贴纸、书签等）

Join Us / 加入我们
Whether you're interested in Chinese culture or looking to make new friends, CSSA welcomes you to join us.
无论你是对中国文化感兴趣，还是希望结交更多朋友，CSSA都欢迎你的加入。
Follow us on our social media platforms to stay updated on events and how to sign up!
关注我们的社交媒体平台，获取最新的活动信息和报名方式！

Autumn Elections 2025

This election will fill positions for our remaining Community Officers, who are there to represent underrepresented groups of students on campus and the last five members of our Societies, Sports and Opportunities Executive, who work with the VP Societies and Sport to develop policy and plans in their area of engagement. As well, this election will elect the final School Rep for the School of EPMS.

Royal Holloway Students' Union

6 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 15 days)

The polls open at 10:00 on Tuesday 21 October 2025 (in 18 days)

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