UST International Students Association (UST-ISA)

07/05/2026

Global Heart, One Home

Thank you to everyone who joined and made our year end General Assembly for A.Y. 2025–2026 meaningful and memorable. No matter where we come from, today reminded us that UST will always be our shared home.

One community, many cultures, one home 🌍✨

07/05/2026

04/05/2026

🌏 💙Global Heart, One Home 💙🌏

The 2nd General Assembly of Thomasian International Students.

As we come to the end of this academic year, our General Assembly is a space for all of us to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate our journey together.

Meet fellow students from your home country, share your experiences, and look back on the challenges, growth, and successes that shaped your year.
Because even when we are far from home, we are never alone—we are part of one community. 🤍

Register here: https://forms.gle/dQX2m3fdD26EqDTA6

Pubmat by: Wai Sin Thi Zaw

06/03/2026

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. 🤝

03/03/2026

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

25/02/2026

📣 The UST International Students Food Fair 2026 is here!

In collaboration with UST Scarlet Central, UST UNESCO Club, and Thomasian Nihon Kyoukai, the UST International Students Association proudly invites you to a celebration of culture, unity, and diversity!

Join us as international students of the University of Santo Tomas showcase the richness of our cultures from different parts of the world. 🌏

Experience a day filled with flavors, stories, and traditions through “Ask Me About My Country”, and celebrate diversity together at our vibrant Cultural Night!

📅 March 2, 2026
📍 Quadricentennial Square, UST
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Let’s come together to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the cultures that make our Thomasian community truly global. 💛

Pubmats by: Wai Sin Thi Zaw (Eunice)

09/02/2026

🌟 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. 🌏🤝

27/12/2025

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.

24/11/2025

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.

20/11/2025

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.