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International Clubs at Virginia Tech

 

Now that you are back in Blacksburg, you may want to join a language, cultural, religious, or service club with an international focus. The international student organizations at Virginia Tech are listed below.

 

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Afghan Students Association (ASA)  Social functions, raising awareness about Afghanistan

African Students Association  ASA week, Ebony Affair, ASA Nite, book and food drives

Albanian Club at Virginia Tech  Introduce Albanian culture to the VT community

Arabian Gulf Students Association  Teach people about our culture, teach Arabic, teach Samri dancies, parties and food

Asian American Student Union  An umbrella organization over many Asian organizations; Conduct programming and advocacy activities; be the voice for Asians at the local, regional, state, and national levels

Association for Bangladeshi Students  Social, charitable and cultural activities for Bangladeshi students

Association for India's Development (AID)  Organize fundraising events, social development projects in India

Association of Brazilian Students  Cultural exchanges, movies, field trips, community service, study groups and seminars

Association of Chinese Students and Scholars (ACSS)  Serving Chinese community and contributing to the diversity of VT

 

B

Baha'i Student Association  Promoting peace and unity

Bulgarica - Embassy Underground  Present modern Bulgarian culture through music, dance and images. Bring together Bulgarians and Macedonians to contribute to diversity on campus

 

C

Caribbean Students Organization  Educational forums, social activities, community service support group

Cedars of Lebanon  Lebanese Student Association at VT, provide support for the incoming and current Lebanese students at VT, promote Lebanese culture on campus

Celtic Culture Club  Study the culture of the British Isles or experience it first hand, appreciation for Celtic music, art, athletics, food, spirits, and history

Chinese American Society  Culture show, Athletics, Chinese New Year celebration, Moon Festival, Socials, road trips

Chinese Student Association  Chinese New Year Celebration, new student reception, International Week/Street fair

Circle Japan  Social activities, promote Japanese culture, mutual helping among Japanese

Circulo Hispanico  Open to all people interested in the language, culture and customs of Spanish speaking people, socials, dance lessons and educational programs

Council of International Student Organizations (CISO)  Hold events on campus that are multicultural in nature

Council on International Affairs at Virginia Tech  Student think tank on issues of international pertinence and organize panels on international issues for the VT community to gain insight by academic experts

Croatian Student Association  Social organization, cultural

Culturally Hot on the Plate  Prepare and share meals from different cultures, share recipes, learn about different cultures by sharing food and meeting new people

Current Events Organization (CEO)  Weekly discussions on world issues, host an event or service project once a semester

 

D

DHAMAKA  Increase awareness of diverse culture through the South Asian music and dance, participation in AASU shows, celebration of diversity, International Street Fair

 

E

E-Touch (Entrean / Ethiopian)  Bring out awareness and understanding of Entrean/Ethiopian culture among the student and faculty of VT and the surrounding communities

Engineers Without Borders  Non-profit organization that helps improve the quality of life in developing communities through engineering projects

 

F

Filipino American Student Association  Culture show, fundraising at concession stand, family away from home for Filipino American students and others, Filipino American awareness

Frenchship  French cultural activities and weekly conversational meetings

Friends of Palestine  Information and awareness programs, seminars

 

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