Culture Cafe | Arc UNSW Student Life

Culture Café

Learn new cultures

and make new friends

WHAT IS CULTURE CAFE

Here at Culture Cafe, we provide ALL students with a platform to meet new people, make new friends and learn about cultures from around the world! Whether you’re already from Sydney, an international student or it’s your term abroad, everyone is welcome to our Culture Café sessions.

Join us every Thursday of the term from 4-6 pm to explore cultures through trivia, traditional games, crafts and food.

We also hold massive flagship events throughout the year, so keep an eye out for new events on the horizon.

Follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop about our weekly sessions and everything that we do!

Keen to join the Culture Café Team?

WHY GET INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER?

Find Your People: join other students passionate about improving campus and make some lifelong friends

Level Up Your Skills: gain heaps of skills to grow, develop, and make your resume shine

Get Recognised: add Culture Cafe to your Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS)

Make An Impact: give back to your campus community

Have Some Fun: get celebrated and have fun with exclusive opportunities for Arc Volunteers within and outside of your time volunteering.

GENERAL VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers attend weekly sessions, connect students together and keep the vibes high! 

Time Commitment: 2-3 hrs/week during term

Training: Friday May 30, 2025, 10-5PM
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday May 25, 2025

SENIOR VOLUNTEERS

Senior Volunteers organise weekly sessions, lead activities and volunteers, and make sure everything is running smoothly!

Time Commitment: 4-5 hrs/week during term   
Training: Friday May 30, 2025, 10-5PM
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday May 25, 2025

We can't wait to see your application!

Week 1: Around the World

Join us at Collab Space 1, Roundhouse to kick off the term with a glimpse into the cultures of the world 🌎

Week 2: Punjab

Unleash your inner Punjabi through an energetic session with the UNSW Punjabi Society at Alumni Lawn East🥳

Week 3: Japan

Look out for our celebration of Japan and her art with NSA at Alumni Lawn East🌸

Week 4: Nepal

Adventure into the rich culture of Nepal at Collab Space 1, Roundhouse 🌷

Week 5: Italy

Bringing back a Culture Cafe favourite with 🇮🇹Italy🇮🇹! Head to Collab Space 1, Roundhouse ❤️

Week 7: Mexico

Explore Mexico in true fiesta fashion with SLAS at Alumni Lawn East 🎉

Week 8: New Zealand

Ever wanted to try the Haka? Now's your chance - head to Collab Space 1, Roundhouse 💪🏽

Week 9: Pakistan

End the term with a colourful celebration of Pakistani culture at Alumni Lawn East ✨

Blogs

Jashn-e-Diwali

By Suvir Sujanani

A Passport to Different Cultures

By Grace Jacob

The Mid-Autumn Festival: A Night of Magic and Culture

By Calista Gandi

Aussie Slang You Might Not Know

By Jessica Belzycki

3 ways to beat homesickness

By Yin Yin Wu

4 Ways To Improve Your Pronunciation

By Munirah Izzah

Get in touch

Culture Café Coordinator

Ananya Anand

E:c.cafe@arc.unsw.edu.au

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