International Student Fellowship
By Culture
International Student Fellowship is a community for international students navigating college life far from home. The club provides a space to find support and connection through the ups and downs of being an international student at Berkeley.
2003
Year founded
Events They Host
Ping Pong Friendship Tournament
Sunday 2–6 PM at the Loft (2518 Durant Ave); open to international students
Game Night
Open community event featuring talks (e.g. 'Wired for Joy') plus games like Giant Tic Tac Toe and laser tag
International Open House Sunday
At the Loft, 2518 Durant Ave, 11:30 AM; open to prospective members
Welcome Night
Aug 28, 6 PM at the Loft (2518 Durant Ave); open to new students
Serve Sunday — Elderly Care Home Visit
Community service visit to a local elderly care home; lunch provided at 12 PM at the Loft
Member Experiences
Home Gatherings
Regular meals, games, and meaningful conversations for members
Bay Area Outings
Trips to San Francisco, Yosemite, Monterey, and Santa Cruz
Holiday Celebrations
Christmas, New Year's, Spring Festival/Lunar New Year, Easter, Mid-Autumn Festival, Thanksgiving, and more
ISF Small Group Launch Dinner
Chinese dry pot dinner followed by small group discussions on life's big questions from a Christian perspective, then campus laser tag
Sunday Church with Acts College Church
Weekly service at 12 PM, 1265 Harbor Bay Pkwy, Alameda; free rides from Underhill Parking Lot at 11 AM
2026 Summer Retreat
Two options: May 22–25 in the Washington, DC Region; June 13–16 in San Diego, California
Acts2 International Winter Conference 2025
Four-day experience in Northern California, Dec 27–30, 2025; outings and workshops with students and mentors from various Acts2 International campuses