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.

Andrea Stewart, Collectif9 cellist (left), along with Csilla Volford, Coordinator, International Projects and Events, and Tricia Baldwin, Director of the Isabel, welcomes students to the first performance in the International at Home series at the Isabel on Oct. 13 (Photo by Garrett Elliott)
The Flow Performance Dance Crew recently performed at the annual African Caribbean Students' Association Culture Show. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Chinese dance performance the annual African Caribbean Students' Association Culture Show. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Queen's Bangladeshi Students Association hosts cultural events thorugh the year. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Queen's School of English students participate in many Queen's clubs and activities.
Spend time over lunch at QUIC with new friends. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Fashion show at the annual African Caribbean Students' Association Culture Show. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Queen's has a Scottish heritage that is still celebrated loudly and energetically by the Queen's Bands. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Enjoy the many cultural celebrations on campus. (Photo by Lars Hagberg)
Enjoy world music shows at the Isabel.
At a Queen's Bangladeshi Students Association event in 2016. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
At a Queen's Bangladeshi Students Association event in 2016. (Photo by Bernard Clark)
Students from all backgrounds come together to celebrate the Chinese New Year. (Photo by Bernard Clark)

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.

Learn more about the International Studies Certificate...

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

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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