RSO - Indian Students Union

The purpose of the Indian Student Union is to provide students of Indian origin with a safe and welcoming community on campus. This organization will be a place where students can  not only embrace and celebrate their Indian culture but also a way of bringing everyone together. Our goal is to educate and inform the UMass community about the struggles and celebrations of Indian culture.

The ISU plans on engaging in a variety of activities, projects, and events. For example, we would like to host social gatherings such as Indian music and Indian movie nights where students can stay connected with their Indian culture. Additionally, we would like to arrange support groups for students where they can discuss important issues and topics that the Indian community is facing such as homesickness, racism, emotional issues, etc. We hope to use our platform as a way to advocate for Indian students and cultures at the University. For example, holidays such as Holi and Diwali. 

The ISU strongly believes in the importance of connection, community, and having a sense of belonging. Through these mechanisms we hope to educate the non-Indian community as well to further create a sense of unity within the University.