UST International Students Association (UST-ISA)

ISA FOOD FAIR 2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and supported the ISA Food Fair 2026!

This event was a wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, and friendship within our UST-international students community. From delicious dishes to meaningful connections, every moment reminded us how food can bring people from different countries together.

Let’s continue building a stronger and more connected international community at UST. 🤝

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SHOWCASE NATIVE CUISINE AT ISA FOOD FAIR 2026

International students and various student organizations featured “the flavors of the world” through serving diverse cuisines at the International Cultural Food Fair on Monday, March 2, at the UST Quadricentennial Park.

The International Students’ Association (ISA)-led event allowed foreign students and their fellow Thomasians to highlight their cultures and talents through food and cultural presentations. Students from Cameroon, Saudi Arabia, India, Indonesia, China, Pakistan, Turkey, Myanmar, South Korea, and Vietnam participated in the celebration.

University-wide organizations also took part in the event where Thomasian Nihon Kyoukai represented the culinary traditions of Japan, the UST UNESCO Club featured Filipino cuisine, and the Filipino-Chinese student organization UST Scarlet Central showcased the delicacies of China.

The annual food fair, organized by the UST-ISA, in partnership with the UST Office for Student Affairs, aimed to promote cultural appreciation and unity among Thomasians through a shared experience of international flavors.

Photos by: Fiona Rodriguez for UST Office for Student Affairs

🌟 Meet the 2025–2026 officers of the UST International Students Association! 🌟

Proud to represent UST’s international community, our team is committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding, leadership, and global friendships. Together, we look forward to a year of connection, collaboration, and growth. 🌏🤝

LOOK | UST-ISA 1st General Assembly

The UST International Students Association successfully held its 1st General Assembly on 14 November 2025.

We are grateful to everyone who joined and contributed to the success of the event. Thank you for being part of our growing international community.

UST-ISA LEADERS JOINS 6TH ICTISLA 2025 IN BAGUIO CITY

The UST International Students Association (UST-ISA) President Cing San Kim and Secretary Wai Sin Thi Zaw, accompanied by organization adviser Asst. Prof. Riaz Benjamin and Office for Student Affairs representative Miguel Paulo Garcia, attended the 6th International Conference-Training for International Students, Student Leaders, and Advisers (ICTISLA) held on Nov. 19–21, 2025, at the Baguio Crown Legacy Hotel in Baguio City.

The conference was organized by the Philippine International Friendship and Understanding Association, Inc. (PIFUA), a SEC-registered private, non-stock, non-profit organization has promoted fellowship and cultural understanding among Filipinos and international students for more than 70 years.

With the theme “Bridging Cultures. Building Futures,” ICTISLA 2025 underscored how AI and Education are reshaping student leadership and global citizenship by promoting inclusive innovation, cross-cultural engagement, and a more compassionate, technology-driven global community.

LOOK: The International Students’ Association (UST-ISA) held its first general assembly on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at the Audio-Visual Room of the Tan Yan Kee Student Center.

Asst. Prof. Jaezamie Ong, Director of the Office for Student Affairs, welcomed the international students, emphasizing that their presence is valued and encouraging them to participate in university-wide events.

With the theme “Home Away From Home,” the event provided an avenue for international students to connect with peers and foster a sense of community.

UST-ISA is a socio-cultural organization that aims to unite international students and promote amity and understanding among the University’s diverse cultural groups.

🚨🗼~ 𝓛𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼 𝔀𝓲𝓵𝓵 𝓰𝓾𝓲𝓭𝓮 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓱𝓸𝓶𝓮 ~🗼🚨

Hey there! Do you feel like you're drifting around in the endless sea of the university? Well then, come join our ship and let's talk about it. We would like to invite you to the UST International Students Association's first general assembly - the homeland for those who travel to where the stars point! ✨

📆 November 14, 2025
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 UST Tan Yan Kee AVR

Register here: https://forms.gle/MJ6jsVPrmd6u5B3c8

Come join us as we embark on this new journey together, because wherever the light reaches, ISA will welcome you with open arms!



Caption by: Russell Benjamin
Board by: Ally Sto. Tomas

Uniting Culture and Building Friendship

As the new academic year 2025–2026 begins, we warmly invite you to become part of the International Students Association (ISA) at University of Santo Tomas!

Join the UST International Students Association (ISA) and be part of a vibrant community that celebrates culture, build friendship, and unity.

Ready to experience, engage, and explore with students from all over the world?

Join us:
👥Member: https://forms.gle/7NWCuXZfjVVjALDT9
🗂Committee Board: https://forms.gle/6q5WHv6JhtVYoVrd8

Sign up now and let’s build global connections together.

Caption by: Jeong Banseok
Pubmat by: Wai Sin Thi Zaw

𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 ✨🌎🏠

Join us for the 2𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 as we shine a light on voices that inspire us to live boldly, lead with heart, and truly belong. 💛🌐

🎤 Meet our guest speaker, Asst. Prof. Michelle A. Desierto, MA, for this year’s theme:
“𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠: 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐒𝐀.”

With grace and grit, she has turned challenges into change and transitions into triumph. From navigating life overseas to building inclusive, empowering communities, she embodies the spirit of global leadership and meaningful connection. 🌍🤝

Her story reminds us: belonging isn’t just about where you are — it’s about knowing who you are and what you stand for.

Date: 14 May 2025
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Venue: TARC Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6WZ2JZnneQRn5-dnpoyJFrV03W3v21Oh-yYRrU8MB2NMbYg/viewform

Let’s come together to learn, grow, and lead — across cultures, beyond borders.

🖌️: Charlotte Cherin Johnson
🖋️: Charlotte Cherin Johnson

🌏 Get ready for the 2nd General Assembly of Thomasian International Students for A.Y. 2024–2025! 🌏

Join us as we come together under the theme “Live, Lead, Belong: Creating a Better Life Abroad with ISA” — a celebration of unity, leadership, and meaningful connections beyond borders. 🌐💛

📅 Date: 14 May 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: TARC Auditorium, University of Santo Tomas

📌 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6WZ2JZnneQRn5-dnpoyJFrV03W3v21Oh-yYRrU8MB2NMbYg/viewform

As the academic year comes to a close, it's time to welcome new leaders who will carry on the mission of unity, service, and support for international Thomasians. 🌏💛

Let’s inspire each other, share tips on how to cope with life abroad, build resilience, and adjust to new environments, all while fostering deep friendships with both international and local students. 💛🌐

Let’s live with purpose, lead with heart, and belong with pride. See you there! 🌟

Pubmat by- Nikka Dela Cruz
Caption by- Cing San Kim