Overseas Societies Committee
Lebanese Soc perform in iNite '07
It is well known that Imperial College contains a wide range of international students. With such a high percentage of overseas students, it’s hardly surprising that some of the largest and most active societies are those representing foreign students and culture. There are over 40 overseas societies at Imperial.
All the societies are open to all students, and one of the best aspects of their existence is the fact that most societies have lots of members from outside the country they represent. This helps to strengthen links between all cultures, religions and nationalities on campus, resulting in a very culturally educated population at Imperial.
On the other hand, for overseas students who find themselves miles from home for the first time, these societies create a sense of familiarity and togetherness.
As well as cultural shows and events, all the societies have a strong social side, either participating in inter-university sports, organising traditional dinners, or just getting together informally once a month.
The Overseas Committee Chair is Sherif Salam: osc.chair@imperial.ac.uk
As well as organising their own events and promoting foreign culture, all the overseas societies get together once a year to present iNite (International Night), which includes dances, comedy, fashion and music and other cultural performances from around the globe. Keep a lookout for next year's show: