The International Students Club stands as the voice for community and the organizer to create the best world experiences for UMass Amherst students
This April, get ready for the BIGGEST cultural celebration of Spring semester: iFEST 16 is approaching!!
Creating some global connections in our International Coffee Hour, becoming our country representatives in the upcoming International Festival 2016, AND, exclusively for graduating folks, enjoying the best time of your life at our Graduation Reception :)
Upcoming Events:
2nd Annual 5-College International Festival 2016Sat April 9, 2016 1 - 4:00PM
Amherst Downtown South Common Be A Part of Our Adventurous Trip: Around the World in One Day for FREE One of the biggest event in Amherst for the spring 2016 Collaborative cultural booths, contemporary performances, exclusive souvenirs and handmade goods from your favorite countries, as well as enjoying our local vendors’ authentic food. Family-friendly activities for kids such as arts and crafts provided by Amherst Family Center and UMass Craft Center. Photos of last year’s event: https://goo.gl/1yQzAz |
Can't get enough? Here are some sneak-peeks for an amazing semester ahead!!
Past Events
International Festival - Held annually
- A public event to celebrate and raise awareness of the colorful cultural diversity amongst Amherst residents and students alike, as well as strengthen relationships within our community. There will be various cultural booths represented by different cultural clubs from Five Colleges and local community as well as cultural performances happening throughout the festival.
International Coffee Hour - Held Biweekly every semester
- An informal social hour to bring together UMASS community members and international students. Meet staff from hosting offices with great resources to share
ISC Brownie Bake Sale
- A fundraising event by ISC E-board members. Come and enjoy our homemade indulgences for $1
International Snacks Night
- A collaboration between UMass International Students Club and UMass Taiwanese & Chinese Students' Association. Featuring over 50 varieties of snacks and several games
Karaoke Night
- A music night for UMass students to show off their talents (or just have some fun)
Trip to Big E - Fall 2014
- A yearly event to one of the biggest festival in New England
Fall Welcoming Party 2014
- Fall 2014 General Interest Meeting for students to learn more about our club
First Annual International Graduation Reception Spring 2014
- A semi-formal dinner held to celebrate international students' graduation and to thank them for choosing UMass Amherst as part of their academic experience
- Link to video of this dinner: 1st Annual Reception
Spring Break Activities - Spring 2014
- A series of events like shopping, laser tag, movie night was held to keep our international students entertained during Spring Break
valenTIME - Spring 2014
- Students gathered and decorated the cookies for their loved ones during Valentine
First International Students Club Welcoming Party - Spring 2014
- Our first ever meeting to introduce our club and gain more interest from students
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