Life at DBU

African Students Union (ASU)

The African Students Union was founded to promote unity and appreciation of cultural diversity among African students and the DBU community. They support African students in their academic pursuits and transition to life in the United States through a variety of activities.

International Chinese Fellowship (ICF)

The International Chinese Fellowship has been sharing its culture around the DBU campus since 2013. ICF supports Chinese students and the DBU community through social and spiritual activities to enhance their Christ-Centered and servant leadership experience at DBU.

Korean Student Association (KSA)

The Korean Student Association was established at DBU in 2013 with a mission to promote fellowship and unity among Korean and non-Korean students at DBU. KSA aims to help them become servant leaders who have a higher Christian perspective of current affairs in the global world.

Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS)

The Organization of Latin American Students began at DBU in 2003. This organization promotes the rich diversity of the Latino Community and celebrates its culture while introducing it to others. Serve and support one another around the DBU campus and embrace diversity with OLAS.

South Asian Student Association (SASA)

The South Asian Student Association was established at DBU in 2006 to provide support and fellowship for students from the South Asian and Southeast Asian countries. The vision of this organization is to foster cross-cultural appreciation by creating a sense of community and belonging.

OLAS had a huge impact on my life. I grew as a leader because of all of the decision making and planning scenarios I had to face. I learned when to have fun and when to be serious about work that needed to be done. I met some of my greatest friends through the club. The club helped me be engaged at DBU. I liked seeing our plan come together and seeing people enjoy the events which were hard to plan. I have grown as a leader through OLAS. I have learned about confrontation and decision making mainly. Another huge leadership trait I learned was to be confident in my decisions.
- Harold Aguirre, OLAS

I was involved in SASA. It impacted me in different levels and ways. I learned so much about understanding people and how to work together in a team setting. I was able to understand the huge cultural difference that my own country had, yet united and diverse. I had to learn more about my culture from our students, since I was the only student from the North. It definitely taught me to be more patient and prepared me to reach out to our students in different ways. SASA organized so many events to get involved with, not just our club but other clubs which was really nice. It gave a broader perspective on how to learn about other cultures and become friends with them. I get to meet people from other countries and learn from them, become friends with them, and build relationships which would last even after graduation! The international club helped me build a better and wider perspective of the other cultures that I interacted with; where else will I learn this much practical than being a part of International club! I started as a volunteer in SASA and then joined the leadership team. I had so many ups and downs, but it prepared me to handle the toughest situations. I did not know that sometimes working with your own native people would be this hard, but yet so joyful. This works even after graduation, working outside or professionally.
- Ranjita Kumar, SASA

• Adulting 101 is a seminar/workshop series hosted twice a semester to help international students navigate and manage aspects of adult life while living away from home and family. Topics include tax filing, establishing and building financial credit, job preparedness, transitioning from student to work visa, etc.
• International FLOW is a partnership event hosted by the International Office and the Women's Auxiliary Board (WAB) alongside the Baptist Student Ministry (BSM) Office every semester. This event celebrates global diversity through the sharing of food and student testimonies.
• International Pepsi Break is an event that the International Office hosts in partnership with the Student Life office every semester. This is a special edition of the monthly held Pepsi Break where DBU students are treated to a delicious assortment of snacks from all over the world.
• International Week is our yearly celebration of culture right here on campus. During that week, the International Office hosts a variety of events such as Food and Culture night, International Chapel, and Karaoke Night. Through International Week, students get to learn, engage, and interact with the many different cultures represented at DBU.
• Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays celebrated across many East Asian countries marking the beginning of the lunar calendar year. DBU celebrates Lunar New Year to give other students exposure to the East Asian cultures and traditions through food, activities, and sharing of red envelopes.
• Mela Fest is an annual event held to showcase the incredible traditions, music, and food of South Asia. It gives the campus community a glimpse of the vibrant cultures of the South Asian region through activities and performances.

Shuttle Services & Airport Pickup

Take advantage of our free shuttle service for international students! We will help you make grocery trips, hang out with friends at the mall, and help you catch your flights.

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