[SNU FIT] Falling Into the Fun: Inside SISA’s Fall Welcoming Party
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On the evening of September 11, Room 202 of the Student Center (Building 63) filled with music and conversation, as SNU’s International Students Association (SISA) held its 2026 Fall Welcoming Party.
Under the theme “Fall into the Fun,” the event brought international students together for food, activities and conversation at the start of the fall semester.
More Than a Party
SISA’s mission is to listen to the challenges international students face at SNU and create a place where they feel welcome.
For those just starting their first semester, the Welcoming Party often served as the first chance to put that into practice, meeting other international students and getting to know SISA itself.
"The main purpose is for international students to get an opportunity to talk to each other and make meaningful connections," said SISA President Isaac Quiroz. "We hope this space helps them find new friendships and feel at home."
Breaking the Ice
At check-in, students received welcome gift bags before the program began.
Welcome gift bags were distributed to students at check-in. Photo by Tae-eun.
Students then took part in a small-group icebreaker. They formed groups of four or five and discussed lighthearted topics together, giving them an easy way to introduce themselves and begin talking with people they had not met before.
Students take part in a small-group icebreaker at SISA’s 2026 Fall Welcoming Party. Photo by Tae-eun
After the icebreaking session, students sat down for dinner, picking up where their conversations had left off.
Students pose with their dinner at SISA’s 2026 Fall Welcoming Party. Photo by Tae-eun.
After the meal, a polaroid session became the evening’s highlight, as students took pictures with the people they had just met.
SISA president, Quiroz called it the event’s special feature and said“It was meaningful to see how happy students looked in their pictures and how much they enjoyed taking photos with new friends.”
Staying Connected
Alongside the End of the Year Party, the Fall Welcoming Party is one of SISA’s two largest annual events. SISA welcomes all international students at SNU to join its events throughout the year. This semester’s calendar also includes the Midterm Care Package, Halloween Party, Homecoming and Final Care Package.
Students who want to take a more active role can join SISA’s executive team, where they can contribute directly to the international student community while building friendships and developing leadership and teamwork skills.
As the evenings on campus grow colder, the Welcoming Party offered a warm start to the semester. It was a reminder that no one has to navigate life at SNU alone.
