International Student Association
Our Mission 
The International Student Association (ISA) is an official ASUU student group founded by international students from around the globe attending the University of Utah. The group is open to international and domestic students looking to build this international community here on campus. ISA Executive Board Members and group members come from many different nations, cultural backgrounds, and fields of study. Our objective is to create opportunities in which cultural sharing and learning can happen, and to advocate for the needs of international students on our campus and in the Salt Lake City community.
What We Do
ISA adds value to the University of Utah by creating safe, welcoming, and engaging spaces for international students to connect and share experiences. Navigating a foreign university can be very challenging, but ISA makes this transition easier by providing activities, sharing resources, and offering support.
Past ISA activities include the annual International Night, Karaoke Night, outdoor adventures, professional sporting events, cultural classes and workshops, holiday celebrations, and much more! See the photo gallery below for examples of past activities.
How You Can Get Involved
Apply to be an ISA Board Member!
The ISA Executive Board is made up of both international and domestic students at the U. We are always looking for motivated and passionate ISA board members. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please do so here.
You may also contact uofuisa@outlook.com
Current board positions:
Responsibilities of the ISA President:
- Lead ISA meetings
- Work with Executive Secretary to create meeting agendas
- Delegate duties to officers as needed
- Responsible for official communication between officers via email and messaging
- Work with Vice President to establish and implement a mission statement
- Serve as main liaison between officers and ISSS advisor
- Make executive decisions, with the council of the Vice President, as necessary
- Responsible for recruiting and onboarding new officers, as needed
- Assist the Director of Finances with budgeting and ASUU funding requests
- Act as the “face” of ISA during International Night and other activities
- Attend all ISA activities and events, whenever possible
Responsibilities of the ISA Vice President:
- Assist President with his or her duties and share the responsibilities carried by the President
- Preside at ISA meetings
- Monitor the ISA Gmail inbox; respond to emails and share pertinent messages with the other officers during ISA meetings
- Assume the roles of the President when he or she is unavailable
- Work with President to establish and implement a mission statement
- Attend all ISA activities and events, whenever possible
- Carry out duties delegated by the President
Responsibilities of the ISA Executive Secretary:
- Work with the President to create agendas for ISA meetings, and distribute to all officers
- Take detailed notes during ISA meetings, and distributes to all officers via email
- Manage and update ISA emailing lists
- Assist the President in editing ISA forms and documents, as needed
- Attend all ISA activities and events, whenever possible
- Carry out duties delegated by the President
Responsibilities of the ISA Treasurer:
- Manage the ISA budget, and propose budget changes when necessary
- Prepare, submit, and facilitate ASUU funding with the assistance of the President and Director of International Night
- Attend ASUU Funding request meetings (see here for details)
- Attend all ISA activities and events, whenever possible
- Carry out duties delegated by the President
Responsibilities of the ISA Director of Marketing:
- Manage and post regularly to the ISA Instagram account about events and opportunities
- Create and distribute marketing materials to advertise ISA events
- Serves as official ISA photographer, and manage photo albums
- Work with other officers to participate in tabling opportunities to promote ISA
- Establish and cultivate the ISA brand in all advertising
- Attend all ISA activities and events, whenever possible
- Carry out duties delegated by the President
Responsibilities of the ISA Excecutive Board Member:
- Assist in organizing regular activities to engage with and support international students at the U
- Attend all ISA activities and events, whenever possible
- Promote intercultural awareness and understanding in the campus community as representatives of ISA
- Carry out duties delegated by the President
ISA Board Members 2024-25
Stephania
President of the International Student Association
Hi everyone, my name is Stephania and I am a senior studying International Studies and Political Science with a minor in Chinese. I am from a city called São Caetano do Sul, in Brazil. Also, I love learning new languages as well as hiking during summer. I am excited to be part of the ISA this year because I to want provide others with much-needed support in navigating their new lives in the U.S.
Kei
Vice President of the International Student Association
Hi y'all, my name is Kei! I am a senior with a major in Health and Kinesiology (EMS), minoring in Chemistry, Pediatric Clinical Research, Pre-Med. I am from Hong Kong. During my spare time, I love playing badminton, listening to music, and watching YouTube. I am looking forward to participating in ISA because I want to help students who are experiencing situations similar to my own. A fun fact about me is I only eat the blue M&M's!
Ayan
Treasurer of the International Student Association
Hey everyone! My name is Ayan and I'm a senior from India with a double major in Economics, and Business Administration with an emphasis in International Economic Policy and International Business. I love traveling with my best friends, and I’m proud to say that I’ve visited 15 different countries! I am excited to work for the International Student Association and give my best to every international student here at the U! Go Utah!
Ava
Director of Marketing of the International Student Association
Hello everyone! My name is Ava, and I am a senior at the University of Utah. I'm majoring in Communications with minors in Political Science and Sociology. I am originally from Seoul, South Korea, and I spent my first year at the U Asia Campus. I enjoy traveling, watching movies, and collecting LPs. I am very excited to be a part of ISA and to assist international students at the university!
Raksha
Event Coordinator of the International Student Association
Hi! I'm Raksha Prasad from India, and I'm thrilled to be the new Event Coordinator for the International Student Association at the University of Utah. I recently graduated with a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and am currently pursuing my master's in the same field. As an active international student, I love helping my peers navigate campus life and feel at home. I'm passionate about creating fun and memorable events that bring our community together. A fun fact about me is that I love experimenting with recipes from different cuisines and hosting dinner parties for friends. Additionally, some of my hobbies include running, dancing, and enjoying outdoor adventures with my friends! I look forward to organizing activities that help students connect, celebrate our cultures, and make lifelong memories. Let's make the most of our time here and build a welcoming, vibrant community!
Abbas
Executive Secretary
Hi everyone, my name is Abbas, and I am a sophomore studying Information systems. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan, and I grew up in Muscat, Oman. I absolutely love traveling and I have seen 7 countries. I am genuinely excited to join the ISA this year as I would like to get to know more people, and moreover, I would like to help them have a better time here at the University of Utah.
Past ISA Activities
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