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UVSA Northern California We are the United Vietnamese Student Associations of Northern California - dedicated to non-profit, non-partisan, community-based work.

Don’t let finances hold you back from being part of something unforgettable! 🌎✨Swipe to find more details about our NorC...
10/20/2026

Don’t let finances hold you back from being part of something unforgettable! 🌎✨

Swipe to find more details about our NorCal UVSA official scholarships for Summit XVIII! 🤩

Thanks to the generosity of IGGI (Institute for Good Government and Inclusion), four attendees will receive the Van Le Little Human Rights & Democracy Scholarship. 🎉💙

Whether you’ve been waiting for the chance to attend or this is your first Summit, this could be your opportunity to dive in, connect, and be part of the experience.

📌 To be a potential scholarship winner, you must:
(1) A registered attendee for Summit XVIII
(2) A student currently attending any of our twelve constituent schools
(3) Complete the scholarship form found within our LinkTree by the deadline

🚨 All applications can be found via our LinkTree and will close on OCT 28th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT!

We’re honored to introduce the KHA Legacy Scholarship, created in memory of our beloved alumnus, Jonathan Kha. Jonathan dedicated his life to service and community, and he believed that kindness, hope, and advocacy are essential to building strong villages. Through this scholarship, his legacy continues to uplift the next generation of leaders. 🤍

Three scholarships will be awarded for Summit XVIII:
🎓 One alumni from a NorCal UVSA Constituent
🌱 One first-time attendee from NorCal (temporary schools included!)
✈️ One out-of-region attendee

This scholarship is open to family leaders as well, but is NOT applicable to staff.

To apply:
1️⃣ Be a registered attendee for Summit XVIII
2️⃣ Submit your application between OCT 19th, 2026 @ 8:00 PM PT and OCT 28th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM PT

🚨All applications are found in our Linktree!

In partnership with NorCal UVSA, the Vietnamese American Roundtable (VAR) aims to promote leadership, democracy, community engagement, and cultural connection. 🧑‍🧒‍🧒

They will be sponsoring four registrations — open to all! So whether you are a first-time or returning attendee, family leader, alumni, or staff member, we want to hear about your aspirations to lead YOUR community and create positive change. 🌟

To apply:

1️⃣ Be a registered attendee for Summit XVIII
2️⃣ Submit your application between

10/18/2026

Rooted in the stories that shaped us, carried by the currents that move us forward. Summit XVIII is a celebration of where we’ve been, a reflection on the paths that brought us here, and an invitation to make space for all that is yet to come.

Inspired by the connection between our past and our future, this year’s theme reminds us to honor our roots while remaining open to new ideas, new perspectives, and new possibilities. Just as the earth keeps us grounded and the current carries us forward, we carry the lessons of yesterday as we create room for tomorrow.

Brought to life by the Media Technology Team, this trailer captures the heart of Summit XVIII — honoring the past, embracing the present, and creating space for the future.

Are you ready to meet the current and the earth? 🌎✨

~ A collection of moments that bring us together ~Some memories begin with a place. 💌Others begin with a person. 🫶A shar...
10/16/2026

~ A collection of moments that bring us together ~

Some memories begin with a place. 💌
Others begin with a person. 🫶

A shared laugh becomes an inside joke, a familiar face becomes a friend, and little moments become memories we carry long after we leave. 🌱

Through every gathering, every conversation, and every hand extended to someone new, we find pieces of ourselves in the people around us. And before we know it, the community we find becomes a part of who we are. 🤎

Where Memories Meet Company is a celebration of the connections that make VSA more than just a place to gather. It is the people who welcome us, the memories we create together, and the stories we pass on to those who come after us. Because even when we leave a space behind, the bonds we build continue to grow, carried forward by every person whose life we’ve touched. 🫂

Whether you are looking to reconnect with familiar faces or find a community to call your own, join us at Summit XVIII: Where the Current Meets the Earth. 🌊🌲

⏳FINAL Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd @11:59pm PT
🔗Registration links can be found in our bio!

✨ You won’t find lions, tigers, or bears in these woods, but you’ll definitely meet this year’s NorCal Summit XVIII Fami...
10/14/2026

✨ You won’t find lions, tigers, or bears in these woods, but you’ll definitely meet this year’s NorCal Summit XVIII Family Leader cohort! ✨

Our family leaders (FLs) will guide you on your journey through salty seawater and foggy forests to have the most memorable and exciting adventure at Summit. Join us on the voyage to UC Santa Cruz with your FL if you dare! 🌊

🔗Registration links can be found in our bio!

Deadline
⏳FINAL Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd @ 11:59pm PT

Missed regular registration? Late registration is now open! This is your last chance to join us at Summit XVIII: Where t...
10/13/2026

Missed regular registration? Late registration is now open! This is your last chance to join us at Summit XVIII: Where the Current Meets the Earth

Late Registration open to all!
💵 $80 USD

🔗Registration links can be found in our bio!

Deadline:
⏳Final Registration open until October 23rd @ 11:59pm PT

🍳🏕️ **CAMP FOOD RECAP!** 🏕️🍳From the first bell to the final campfire, the Food committee was busy keeping our villagers...
10/10/2026

🍳🏕️ **CAMP FOOD RECAP!** 🏕️🍳

From the first bell to the final campfire, the Food committee was busy keeping our villagers well fed! 🥘✨ Swipe through to see what was on the menu throughout camp all cooked and served with love by our Food committee!

Thank you to everyone who helped prep, cook, serve, and clean up. Camp wouldn’t be the same without you! 🫶 What was your favorite meal? 👀🍴

✨🌿 As the final chapter fades from the enchanted forest, a new adventure awaits along the shore 🌊🌸🌺 Introducing the offi...
10/10/2026

✨🌿 As the final chapter fades from the enchanted forest, a new adventure awaits along the shore 🌊🌸

🌺 Introducing the official SUMMIT XVIII Afterset Theme: NEVER ENDING SUMMIT SUN! 🌺

Grab your crew, throw on a lei, and get ready to make some waves at SUMMIT XVIII Afterset! 🌺🌊✨

10/07/2026

~A love letter to the people we meet along the way~

You come to campus looking to start your next chapter, 📖 but sometimes, new beginnings have a funny way of finding us. 🤭

A conversation turns into a friendship, a stranger becomes a familiar face, and one “hi” can become a whole community. 🫶 From there, growth happens through the connections we make. ✨

Where New Beginnings Bloom is a little reminder that some of the best parts of starting somewhere new are the people you meet along the way, even if they come at unexpected times.

So… who knows? Maybe someone new is waiting for you at UC Santa Cruz 👀

Whether you are accompanied by familiar faces or looking to forge new connections, join us at Summit XVIII: Where the Current Meets the Earth. 🌊🌲

Regular and Alumni Registration are OPEN now!
🔗Registration links can be found in our bio!

Deadlines
⏳Regular Attendee Registration: Sunday, October 11th @11:59pm PT
⏳Final Registration Deadline: Friday, October 23rd @11:59pm PT

Leave a lasting impact on the attendees at Summit XVIII by presenting a workshop! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫‼️The Summit XVIII Programming C...
10/05/2026

Leave a lasting impact on the attendees at Summit XVIII by presenting a workshop! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

‼️The Summit XVIII Programming Committee is excited to announce that the Workshop Presenter Proposal deadline has been EXTENDED‼️

Whether you’re looking to teach a new skill, lead a meaningful discussion, or create an interactive experience, we want to hear from YOU! 🫵

⌛️DEADLINE: Sunday, October 11th at 11:59 PM PT

You can find the interest form link in our bio! Spots are limited, so don’t wait to share your ideas and make your mark at Summit XVIII! 🌟

If you have any questions concerning Workshop Presenter Proposals, please contact [email protected].

🌲🌿Step into the enchanted forest and write your own everlasting fairy tale at Gala le Fae. This year’s Gala is inspired ...
10/02/2026

🌲🌿Step into the enchanted forest and write your own everlasting fairy tale at Gala le Fae. This year’s Gala is inspired by storybook magic, floral tones, cottagecore details, and a whimsical fairy-tale reverie. ✨🧚Come dressed in your best forest formal, flowy silhouettes, florals, suspenders, corsages, and boutonnières. 🌸🪻🪷

“Gala le Fae” invites us to see our lives as stories written through the people we meet, the experiences we share, and the roles we play along the way. Like the pages of a fairytale, each chapter brings new characters, new adventures, and new lessons that shape who we become. No story is written alone; every person we encounter leaves something behind, whether it is a word, a sentence, or an entire page. 📜

💮❗❗Performer Auditions have been extended! Your story is waiting to be told. Apply now! For any inquiries, please contact [email protected]

✨Experience the next chapter of your fairy tale fantasies at Summit XVIII Gala’s storybook ending! 🌸🧚

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