International at Home
Immerse yourself in international cultures and student-led activities that will help you become a true global citizen – right here on campus.
Queen’s campus brings together a diverse community of faculty, staff and students, infusing an international dimension into both studies and extracurricular activities. Through academic and development activities, clubs and associations, our students experience cross-cultural learning while helping to make life better for those in other countries.
Academic and Development Activities
- Enrol in language, cultural, and development studies courses
- Participate in the many intercultural workshops offered by the International Centre (QUIC)
- Attend events hosted by Studies in National and International Development (SNID)
- Talk to your department or faculty office about other international programming opportunities, including programs designed to assist/mentor international students
- Ask an international student to be part of your study group
- Attend a performance at the Isabel, such as events that are part of the International at Home Series
International Studies Certificate
Queen's offers the International Studies Certificate option to all Queen’s University undergraduate students regardless of their degree concentration. It is intended for those who wish to enhance their undergraduate degree with a formal international program of study. The International Studies Certificate combines language acquisition with cultural and interdisciplinary learning, and includes a study abroad experience.
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Be a Part of a Welcoming and Inclusive Community
Clubs and Associations
Not a day goes by on campus without a practice, performance, conference or competition taking place. Our student clubs enhance what you learn in the classroom – and give you the chance to embrace your passions.
Queen’s offers practically every club imaginable – well, about 400 of them at least – and many of them are international in scope. From Amnesty International and Oxfam to the Great Panda Society, there’s probably a club for you where you can meet new people, gain valuable experience and have some fun!
A small selection of existing clubs...
Cultural and Faith Based
- African Caribbean Students Association
- Armenian Student Association of Queen’s
- Asian Cooking Club
- Campus Association for Bahai Studies
- Cantonese Debating Society
- Chinese Students Association
- Club Francophone
- Great Panda Society
- Hellenic Students Association
- Indian Students Association
- International Food Appreciation Team
- Iranian Students Association of Queen’s University
- Irish Club
- Japanese Relations at Queen’s
- Korean in Canada
- Korean Society of Queen’s
- Native Students Association
- Pakistani Students Association
- Philippine Cultural Association
- Polish Students Association
- Queen’s Hillel
- South Asian Club
- Taiwanese Students Association
- South Asian Association
- South East Asian Club
- Spanish and Latin American Students Association (SALSA)
- Synergy
- Tamil Students Association
- United Chinese Students Association
- Vietnamese Students Association
For more ways to enhance your global perspective, improve your cross-cultural competence, and explore your passions:
- Search the Queen's Co-curricular Opportunity Directory
- Search the Student Clubs Directory
Faith-Based
- Because I’m Christian
- Campus for Christ
- Ismaili Muslim Students Association
- Kingston Chinese Christian Fellowship
- Korean Catholics of Queen’s
- Korean Christian Fellowship
- Morning Star Christian Fellowship
- Muslim Students Association of Queen’s
- Queen’s Buddha’s Light Community
- Queen’s Catholics
- Queen’s Chinese Catholic Community
- Queen’s Christian Fellowship
- Queen’s Interfaith Council Relevant
- Thaqalayn Muslim Association
- Unitarian Universalist Club
Political/Social Issues/Humanitarian
- Queen’s Israel on Campus
- Students for a Free Tibet
- African Youth Initiative (Queen’s Chapter)
- Amnesty International at Queen’s University
- Engineers Without Borders
- Free the Children
- Global China Connection
- Global Citizens at Queen’s
- Health Outreach
- Helping Haiti
- Queen’s International Affairs Association
- Queen’s Journalists for Human Rights
- Queen’s Model United Nations
- Queen’s Oxfam
- Queen’s Project on International Development (QPID)
- Right to Play @ Queen’s
- S.H.A.R.E (Students for Humanitarian Actions Through Respect and Education @ Queen’s)
- War Child Canada at Queen’s
- World University Services of Canada
Volunteer and Engage
- Become a community volunteer through Immigrant Services, Kingston and Area (ISKA)
- Join in the many cultural celebrations around campus and in Kingston that are hosted by student clubs and community groups.
- Volunteer with QUIC: World Link Program, English Conversation Program
- Develop an awareness of the Indigenous experience by spending time at the Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre
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