Sophia Noya | Staff writer
In keeping with the Halloween season, the Vietnamese Student Affiliation invited students to paint pumpkins and enjoy Vietnamese snacks in the Graham Center last Wednesday.
With materials and goodies provided by the club, attendees were able to customize their pumpkins to their liking and take them home.
Attendees decorate their Halloween pumpkins | Sophia Noya, PantherNow
The Vietnamese Student Affiliation, also known as ViSA, dedicates itself to spreading awareness about Vietnamese culture and providing a community for FIU’s Vietnamese student body.
“Almost all of our members are international students, so they all have a lot in common,” said Anh Le, ViSA President and a Junior year Public Relations major, “We create a space for people to get to know one another.”
ViSA is part of FIU’s various cultural organizations. One upcoming event for the club is Cultural Night, scheduled for Nov. 3rd in collaboration with 11 other FIU cultural clubs.
“It’s our biggest event,” said Le, “We’re having a potluck, performances, raffles, and cultural attire is encouraged”.
Halloween pumpkin decorating participants pose with their designs | Sophia Noya, PantherNow
Khanh Truong, ViSA Vice President and a Junior studying Biological Sciences, explained how important it was for the club to foster a community for Vietnamese students.
“It’s a club where everyone can come and bring a sense of home for everyone,” Truong said, “It’s a comfortable space for everyone, for sharing with one another and learning more about Vietnamese culture”. The Vietnamese Student Affiliation holds meetings on Wednesdays, with times and locations available on Panther Connect. All Panthers are free to join the club and attend meetings.
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