- Chinese Students Organizations
With over 1000 registered student organizations (RSO) on campus, Illinois students have plenty of opportunities for leadership, activism, fun, and friendship in connecting to East Asia and Asian cultures.
A club for Chinese learners of all levels to practice Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese), exchange tradition and culture, and prepare to study and work in Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Chinese Independent Film Society
The core activities of CIFS are organized around a semester-long production plan (either a short or full-length film); and a weekly discussion section on a selected film or documentary on East Asian countries and cultures.
Chinese Students & Scholars Association (CSSA)
CSSA is the largest Chinese students organization on UIUC campus, which dedicated to serve this community and let more people learn about Chinese culture.
China Studies Forum is a weekly student discussion on contemporary social issues in order to promote citizenship for overseas Chinese students and beyond.
Formosa Volleyball Enthusiasts (FVE)
We are a group of enthusiastic volleyball players from Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Global China Connection – UIUC Chapter
Overseas China Education Foundation at UIUC (OCEF UIUC branch)
OCEF(Overseas China Education Foundation) is dedicated to help less-privileged children in rural areas of China to receive basic education. We aim to raise awareness of the lack of significant resources faced especially by those living in rural areas.
The Society for Appreciation of Fantastic Tea and Great Conversation (Tea & Company)
Th primary focuses of the club are of course tea and socialization. It is a club for people to appreciate the finer teas in life while at the same time, meeting new people through the variety of conversations between total strangers.
Tzu Chi Collegiate Association (TCCA)
The main mission of Tzu Chi Collegiate Association (TCCA) is to introduce Tzu Chi to more young adults and encourage students of all ethnic groups to learn and to care for others while developing a noble character and a sound mind.
Wushu is a Chinese martial arts and means “military arts” when translated literally. At Wushu Club students learn basic techniques, stances, acrobatic jumps, and bare-hand and weapon forms.
- Japanese Students Organizations
Japanese Animation Club at UIUC is screening Japanese movies or anime shows several times every semesters. They also organizes regular meetings.
Kendo is the martial art of Japanese fencing, and Naginata is a similar martial art using pole arms. We are a Registered Student Organization of UIUC and affiliated with the Midwest Kendo Federation. All UIUC students, faculty, and staff, and non-UIUC members can participate.
The Japanese Conversation Table (JCT) provides a space for Japanese learners and native speakers to interact in a casual, friendly setting.
Japan Intercultural Network (J-Net, 日本文化ネットワーク) is a student organization that provides members with opportunities to share and exchange ideas, knowledge, and experiences with people who have similar backgrounds and/or interests related to Japan.