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ASA was founded in 1997 to help promote awareness of Africa and its diaspora to USF and the Tampa Bay community, but to also help African students to adapt to life in their new home.

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Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where Albanian students and/or students interested in the Albanian culture can connect and learn more about the Albanian heritage.

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ACD is a South Asian student organization dedicated to uniting the USF students by raising money for nonprofits for South Asian communities, creating social networks for students to feel welcomed, and holding cultural events. Join us and learn more about our mentorship program, professional development workshops, podcast, and other social events we have to strengthen the South Asian community at USF!

In one semester, ACD began and started to flourish we were awarded the 2020 Outstanding New Student Organization and the 2020 Bridge Builder by USF's Celebration of Leadership Awards!

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The American Red Cross Club at USF is a student-run volunteer organization that functions under the American Red Cross, a global humanitarian nonprofit that provides emergency assistance, relief, and preparedness. The Red Cross mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies.

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Our club offers volunteer opportunities related to the Red Cross lines of service, including Disaster Services, International Services, Service to the Armed Forces, and Training Services. Once you volunteer 10 hours with us, we offer free credit for CPR certification.

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The mission of Apex is to cultivate men into authentic, driven leaders that uphold the highest standards
not only for themselves but for the community. These individuals will strive to promote academic
achievement, personal development, Asian-American awareness, and cultural diversity. Apex exists to set
an example through serving the community and working to continuously improve personal and social
standards as well as develop the bonds between.

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ASA will help all students create relationships with one another and increase their knowledge on arab culture in hopes of creating unity among all students and community members.

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The mission of the Armenian Student Association is to build a community where students of Armenian descent and other USF students can come together to learn more about Armenian culture and history.

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Asian American Pacific Islander Association (AAPIA) is devoted to uniting, encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting the
student population by creating an environment that will cultivate a vision that embraces Asian American & Pacific Islander culture. AAPIA is an organization that provides a safe space for the Asian American Pacific Islander community through programming and intentional experiences as well as providing educational opportunities for students. AAPIA’s goal is to ensure inclusion when it comes to all community and welcomes all students who identify or does not identify as Asian American & Pacific Islander.

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The purpose and goals of this student organization is to:
- Provide social support and career coaching for AAPI medical students
o AAPI populations includes but are not limited to a person with origins or identifies as having heritage in any of the original peoples of Asia, the Indian subcontinent, or the Pacific islands. For example, China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Samoa, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan
- Establish a mentor-mentee relationship and community between AAPI medical students
- Encourage networking between AAPI medical students and faculty for research and/or educational opportunities
- Provide teaching hours for associated AAPI student mentors

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The purpose and goals of this organization is to promote the understanding and enlighten
students about the unique aspects of Asian culture and language through activities and
social involvement.

This organization is affiliated with no other organizations.

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We are a growing organization that promotes the Filipino culture among students, while having fun at the same time. ANYONE can be a part of AFS, as long as you are willing to make new friends and have a great time. AFS is not only considered an organization, but a FAMILY.
Our general body meetings are held biweekly on Wednesdays at 5 PM in Fall and Spring. Check our our social media below for more updates:
Facebook.com/AFSatUSF
Instagram.com/AFSatUSF
Twitter.com/AFSatUSF
Alumni can attest that they have made long lasting friendship through AFS. Members come together, for meetings, social activities, intramural sports, and Filipino community events. The members of AFS have also organized themselves to address the issues and concerns that affect them both on and off campus. AFS exists to encourage academic achievement to promote social interaction and to raise cultural, political, and community awareness among its members and also to the outside community.
OUR PILLARS:
- Family
- Philanthropy
- Culture
- Dance
- Sports
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PHILANTHROPY: *GAWAD KALINGA OF TAMPA BAY *
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Our philanthropy is Gawad Kalinga,
which is a non-profit organization
that seeks to help the less
fortunate in the Philippines. Each
year, we host a state-wide talent
show in which we bring in famous
artists such as Travis Atreo, JR
Aquino, and The Filharmonic to
perform with the profits going
towards Gawad Kalinga.
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IM SPORTS: *UNITED WE PLAY. UNITED WE WIN.*
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Based on our members interests,
each semester we play a wide array
of intramural sports through the
USF Recreational Center, including
but not limited to:
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Flag Football
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Soccer
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AFS DANCE TEAM: *FORGING A MOVEMENT*
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Previously named "AFS at USF" after its
umbrella organization, the Association of
Filipino Students, Forging a Movement
implemented their new team concept in
Spring 2016, although the team has been
around for years. The new concept was
made to bring a more family-oriented aspect
to the team as well as help give the team a
more clear identity. It is a non-audition
urban dance team, and is mainly known for
competing in Def Talent Jam in Gainesville,
Florida during the Fall, and PhilFest
Revolution in Tampa, Florida during the
Spring

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To empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation in every sector of the global economy.

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To nurture a Bahamian community within Tampa Bay, educate peers about Bahamian culture, and bring together people from all around the globe.

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Student Association of Bangladesh is an association with the students from Bangladesh who are studying in USF. The purposes of the association are: • To encourage and support Bangladeshi students to enhance their knowledge in their respective academic fields. • To promote academic, social, cultural, and intellectual interaction among those connected with University of South Florida. • To develop skills in leadership, program organization, communication, initiative and self-reliance among the members • Help students attending USF from Bangladesh to excel in academia, cultural integration and social welfare. • Promote greater connection among students and alumni via cultural and academic collaboration.

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To inspire all women to remain empowered, excel academically, aspire to be self-sufficient while being and having a mentor that will hold you accountable to live life with a purpose.

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To educate, explore, enhance, and celebrate womanhood

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This organization is devoted to uniting, encouraging, inspiring, and uplifting the student population by creating an environment that will cultivate a vision of a campus that embraces Black culture. Promotes communication between the university administration, faculty, staff, and the Black student community, while also discouraging and chastising institutional or individual acts of racism; and emphasizes community awareness.

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The mission of the Black Student Athlete Council is to create a safe space for black student athletes to become educated on their history and issues involving the black community, participate in community outreach, and actively bridge the gap between themselves and the people, students, and staff on and around the University of South Florida community.

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The purpose and goals of this organization is to support the academic, emotional, social, and political well being of students of the Black diaspora at USF.

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The mission of the USF Black Wellness Club is to establish a space for Black and African American students to discuss and learn about mental health and its many different constructs and then apply it to their own life as a person of color. Black wellness is to provide a space for evidence-based information and resources about mental health and behavioral health topics from a Black perspective and to decrease the mental health stigma in the Black community by providing a safe, welcoming space for Black students for students to share.

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Black Women in Law (BWL) as a group works to provide opportunities for Black undergraduates to learn more about the journey to law school, the application process, and law school itself. BWL strives to close the gap in access to pre-law resources by providing practice LSAT preparation, mentorships, various workshops, and opportunities to speak with law school admissions and hear testimonials from Black women who went through the Law experience. Additionally, we are comprised of students passionate about social change. BWL is a community on campus for discussions about social issues and what we can do as students interested in law to make a change.

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The Boricua Student Association strives to help students of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds succeed at USF through academic, social, and community service. goal is to share our culture with other students & increas enrollment of Puerto Rican and other minority students,Organization affiliation(s) is/ are:

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Our mission is to foster a vibrant community that empowers Brazilian Students at USF with resources, opportunities, and connections for personal growth, professional success, and academic excellence.

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BRASA helps more than 400+ students from the admission process until they graduate. Through our social media, we help incoming students answer questions about the university and its surroundings. We post information about opportunities offered by the university, such as clubs, classes, fairs, and much more.

Career-wise:

BRASA promotes a series of professional workshops and takes students to global conferences held in important universities in the United States and Brazil to help them in their career paths

Promoting our culture:

BRASA participates in many on-campus events related to international culture exposing Brazilian culture and bringing awareness to the campus.

Check our website for more information!
https://www.brasaatusf.com

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A club that focuses on bullying awareness and prevention. On top of planning events to promote awareness and prevention, Bulls Against Bullying is also a safe haven for people going through bullying now or in the past. We provide volunteering opportunities to students in the community to help raise awareness. We are a family and are always here to support and guide students. We have lots of events that are always open to the entire student body. Join us here on BullsConnect and on Instagram and Facebook to keep updated on meeting locations and future events.

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Welcome! We are a Bollywood fusion dance team at the University of South Florida. We perform at various on-campus events, gigs and competitions at regional levels and out-of-state. Fusion is a broad dance style incorporating various forms of dance styles such as traditional folk and classical dances as well as hip-hop, contemporary, and Latin dance. No dance experience is necessary, we will teach you everything as long as you bring an interest in learning. We welcome any USF student to be a part of our team!

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The purpose of Bulls4LIFE is to provide the University of South Florida Tampa campus with an active pro-life voice. Bulls4LIFE will provide awareness and sensitivity to the issues and truths surrounding abortion. The organization will engage in respectful and compassionate debate, distribute literature, host speakers, and serve women and USF students who have been affected by abortion.

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The Caribbean Cultural Exchange, also known as CCE, was established in 1982 and was the first Caribbean organization at the University of South Florida. It is one of the largest and most diverse student organizations on campus. Our goal is to promote cultural awareness and recognition of people of the Caribbean within the university and the local community. We are a home away from home for Caribbean students and those of Caribbean descent. However, CCE is open to everyone, especially those interested in learning all things Caribbean.

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“Our mission is to foster an environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive as leaders. We
aim to enhance the CLCE's efforts by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, ensuring that every
student has access to opportunities for growth and empowerment.

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Central American Student Alliance aims to bring together students who love Central America. We are a home away from home for international students from Central America as well as students with Central American heritage.

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Our mission is to create a welcoming environment where USF students from Central Asia can connect, socialize, forge friendships, and celebrate their traditions. We also aim to share our vibrant culture with the broader university community

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