Student Clubs and Organizations with International or Cultural Focus
Sign up! You can join one (or more!) of these globally or culturally focused organizations on campus. Student-run clubs and organizations like these contribute to vibrant dialogue and discovery while supporting the cultural health of the College. Together, students in these organizations communicate with the rest of the campus about the values, cultures, and contributions of people from all areas of the world and their impact right here on campus and in Memphis.
- African Students Association (ASA)
- Africana Women Supporting Ourselves and Maintaining Excellence (A.W.S.O.M.E.)
- All Students Interested in Asia (A.S.I.A)
- Amnesty International ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ College (AIRC)
- Black Student Association
- French Club
- German Culture Club
- Globally Engaged Student Clubs and Organizations
- Hillel of ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ College
- International and Immigrant Students Association
- Italian Language and Culture Club
- Latinx Student Association
- Medical Spanish Club
- Men of Distinction
- Middle Eastern Student Association (MESA)
- Model United Nations Club
- Muslim Student Association
- Palestine Children’s Relief Fund at ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ College
- Russian Club
- Society of World Affairs Today (SoWAT)
- South Asian Culture and Advocacy (SACA)
- Students for Justice in Palestine
- Turkic Student Association
Here’s the entire list of . Would you like your organization added to the list? Please e-mail global@rhodes.edu.
Understanding the World Through Lived Experience: Lily Grace Richey ’27
Over the course of eight weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina, ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ College junior Lily Grace Richey didn’t just study global issues; she was living them.
Local and Global Internships
With ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³â€™s prime location within the heart of one of the US’s major trade hubs, our urban setting gives our students the city as an extension of our campus. Our vibrant city is a cultural hot spot with dozens of distinct international communities, making a local internship an opportunity for global engagement. Our Center for Career and Professional Development places students in hundreds of every year.
¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ also helps students connect with internships overseas – even offering funded academic internships abroad up to $10,000. Our students have worked for the U.S. Department of Commerce in France and Croatia, taught English through nonprofit organizations in Cambodia, and helped a U.S. firm set up operations in China. International internships provide an excellent opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in your chosen career field while immersing yourself in a different culture. Find more or make an appointment with Jessica Flanigan, Assistant Director of Internships and Experiential Education, through .
Fellowships and Local Engagement: the World Comes to Memphis
The Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement is our powerhouse for local connections, community service, and fellowships. The Center connects ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ students with Memphis in partnerships that address community needs. Grounded in collaboration, cultural awareness, and a commitment to justice, the Center empowers students to work alongside local organizations to create meaningful social change. Combined with our emphasis on student leaning from our community members, opportunities through the Turley Center are exchanges of mutual benefit, helping students gain practical experience, engage diverse communities, and understand global issues through local impact. Use these links to learn more:
Bonner Center for Service
Institute for Race and Social Transformation
Liberal Arts in Prison Program
Student Fellowships
Community Service and Engagement
¹ú²ú¾«Æ·ÎçÒ¹¸£ÀûÇ崿¶Á³ Institute for Regional Studies