Events - KISA (KAIST International Students Association)

Peekaboo Night

Fri, Nov 1, 20:00 - Fri, Nov 1, 23:30

W2-1 Multi-Purpose Hall (Room 101)

Hello KAISTians, it's HALLOWEEN SEASON, again!! 🎃 🎃

Get ready for a night of thrills and chills at Peekaboo Night, KAIST’s annual Halloween celebration brought to you by KISA! Step into the spooky ambiance of the Multi-Purpose Hall, where you’ll find costumes galore, exciting games 🎉, lively music 🎶, and a chance to win fantastic prizes at our game booths. It’s the perfect opportunity to have fun, meet friends, and show off your Halloween spirit! 🕸️🧟

Don't miss out!! Click on this link to register quick, since it's for only 100 participants!! Grab your spot early, and let the Halloween magic begin!!

See you at Peekaboo Night! ☠️

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UPDATE!! Go grab your photos from the event here!!

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Registration: Sun, Oct 27, 00:00 - Fri, Nov 1, 23:30

Splash & Fun Carnival

Fri, Sep 13, 16:00 - Fri, Sep 13, 19:00

W2-1 Multi-Purpose Hall (Room 101)

Hi KAISTians!

Get ready for an epic event to beat the summer heat! This fall, KISA is hosting an action-packed outdoor event called the "Splash & Fun Carnival", featuring water balloon battles and thrilling games.

❗Highly recommended: bring extra clothes and a towel

The event schedule (tentative) is as follows:

Arrival at the hall
Random team assignments
Orientation
Outdoor games
Return to the multi-purpose hall
Free food
Speical prizes will be awarded to the top 3 winning teams

🌟This is an amazing opportunity to make new friends, enjoy games, and receive gifts and free food. The event is open to all KAIST students. Graduate or undergraduate, international or Korean, we welcome all of you!

Here is the link for the registration form.

❗️Register quickly as spots are limited to the first 80 participants.❗️

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UPDATE!! Go grab your photos from the event here!

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Registration: Sat, Sep 7, 16:00 - Fri, Sep 13, 16:00

KISA Sports Festival 2023

Sat, Nov 11, 00:01 - Sun, Nov 12, 23:59

Sports Complex

Registration on a First Come First Serve basis

KISA SPORTS FESTIVAL 2023 NEXT MONTH!! 🎊🎊

After a 4 year vacuum, KISA's most anticipated annual Fall event is finally being held again on November 11th-12th. ⚽️🏀🏸♟️

Get a chance to compete in various Sports competitions and win more than a total of ₩1,000,000 cash prize 💰 , medals🏅, and trophy🏆 to see who is the best!!

Register No limit
Registration: Mon, Oct 30, 00:01 - Tue, Nov 7, 23:59

Zone Out Night

Sun, Oct 29, 19:00 - Sun, Oct 29, 23:59

W2-1 Multipurpose Hall

Midterms got you spooked? 🥶
Fear not, because the spooky season is coming!! 🎃

Join us at "Zone out Nights" 🦹‍♀️ – the ultimate offline party for all KAIST students, both international and Korean. Get ready to embrace the October vibes, meet new friends, and enjoy some spine-tingling fun!

From Dracula hunting 🦇 to ghostly dating 👻 and mummy wrapping 🧻, we've got thrilling games and classic Halloween candies to sweeten the deal! 👀

Dress up in your best fantasy-themed costume and stand a chance to win a special prize! 👑 🎁

Don’t miss out and register right away! 👻💀

Event Details:
📍 Location: W 2-1, Multipurpose Hall
🗓️ Date: Sunday, 29th October
⏰ 19:00 to 23:59
🍽️ FREE FOOD for the participants

Apply through the QR code above or the link on our Instagram bio‼️
(Hurry, only the first 100 registrants!) 🎉🎃

Register No limit
Registration: Wed, Oct 25, 23:59 - Thu, Oct 26, 23:59

KAITalks 9.0

Wed, Oct 25, 20:00 - Thu, Oct 26, 21:30

W2-1 Global Lounge

KAI Talks is coming!! 🎉🎉

This time, we have organized two different versions of KAItalks 😯

Our guest speakers consist of KAIST alumni who are currently involved in both academia 🔬👨‍🔬 and industry 🏢 👩‍💼

They will share their valuable experiences and address your questions regarding student & researcher's life in academia as well as professional life in the industry 🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️

Whether you are interested in pursuing further studies in academia or seeking employment opportunities in Korea or abroad, you should not miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our speakers 🧠👀

KAItalks will be available both online and offline!!

1) If you wish to register for in-person attendance, please respond to the below survey. (Please do note that only 30 students with confirmed registration will be allowed to attend the on-site KAItalks event. There is no limit to online attendance via Zoom.)

2) If you would like to submit preliminary questions, please respond to the survey.

▶Survey Link: https://forms.gle/a8Z7UFnxNXxspA468

※ Prizes including Shinsegye coupons will be randomly awarded to those who submit high-quality preliminary questions.
※ Attendees of the in-person KAItalks event will receive a hamburger! (30 pre-confirmed students only!)

Hope to see you there!! 😄😄

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Registration: Fri, Oct 20, 00:01 - Sun, Oct 22, 23:59

Lost in Daejeon Again

Sat, Sep 23, 13:00 - Sat, Sep 23, 18:30

All around Daejeon

The event was finished! Thanks everyone for enjoying!

Kisa is bringing back the whole famous scavenger hunt "Lost in Daejeon" - be ready for "Lost in Daejeon Again!".

Team up with your partners and scavenge through the big city of Daejeon, solve riddles, visit famous places and do some crazy tasks that will drive you insane. But why not? Three teams with most overall prizes will crowned the winners, and of course cash prizes !!

Enjoy it as a team or individual ! Register now as it can get filled out super quick !

Register No limit
Registration: Tue, Sep 5, 12:00 -

KISA New Member Recruitment

Mon, Aug 14, 12:00 - Sat, Aug 26, 18:00

TBA

Hey there, KAISTians!

Are you feeling like this summer break is turning into a cruel summer? Well, just shake it off because KISA is back with amazing news. That's right! We are making a comeback in style with this semester's recruitment. Allow us to introduce ourselves, we are KISA, the KAIST International Students' Association, and we're all about making life awesome for every KAIST student, especially international students.

In KISA, we are never ever going to leave anyone behind. Our member is in one of the 5 dynamic divisions in KISA: Welfare, Events, Finance, Promotions and Public Relations (PPR), and Web. Together, we collaborated to keep the gears turning smoothly across various KISA platforms, plan engaging activities that will keep you on your toes, and tackle the challenges faced by the international community that we remember all too well.

So, if you could see that you belong with us, now is the chance! To apply, just click on the registration button below and choose the divisions that align with your passions and skills. In the form, you will find more about what each division does and available positions. Recruitment is open from today (14th August) until 26th August 6 pm, so don't miss this enchanted opportunity! Short-listed applicants will be contacted via email for an interview by 27th August.

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Registration: Mon, Aug 14, 12:00 - Sat, Aug 26, 18:00

Language Buddy

Sat, Apr 1, 13:00 - Wed, May 31, 19:00

KAIST

Would you like to improve your language proficiency while studying at KAIST? Or are you simply interested in making friends who speak another language?

If so, then the KISA Welfare “Language Buddy Program” is perfect for you! This program pairs you up with a buddy who not only speaks the language you’re interested in, but is also eager to learn your language.

With no set curriculum, you’re free to learn at your own pace and in your preferred style. With the help of a native speaker, you’ll be able to improve your speaking and listening skills of your desired language.

We have a maximum limit of 20 pairs of buddies, and each pair will receive either café coupons or a slight support towards purchasing learning materials.

If you’re interested in participating, please fill out the attached survey.

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Registration: Fri, Mar 24, 13:00 - Fri, Mar 31, 18:00

Food Festival

Fri, May 12, 16:00 - Fri, May 12, 18:00

In front of ACC (E9 B/D) KAIST

‼️ FOOD FEST IS A WEEK AWAY 📢🤩

The time has come‼️ Wait for another week and you can try foods from 13 different countries 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 🥹✊

I mean, who doesn’t like free food?? (not me duh 🙄)
So, come look around and grab your food! 🍽️

🗓️ Friday, 12 May 2023
🕓 4 PM - 6 PM
📍 In front of ACC (E9)

🎟️ Each person will get 𝟐 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬

See you next week! 😉

Registration: No registration required

KisACT

Sun, Apr 2, 19:30 - Sun, Apr 2, 21:30

Multipurpose Hall, W2-1, KAIST

How’s your semester so far? Hard? Tiring? Boring?

No worries! KISA’s gonna lighten up your semester with our brand new event…

𝐊𝐢𝐬𝐀𝐂𝐓: 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 🎪🎭
(an acting competition)

🗓️ April 2nd, 7.30 PM - 9.30 PM
📍 W2-1 Multipurpose Hall

‼️ Registration starts TODAY (15 March) at 5 PM ‼️
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💬 But I can’t act…
✅ You can also apply as a participant!

💬 I don’t have time to make a script…
✅ Script is provided by KISA!
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Scan the QR code to apply or simply click the link on our bio or our story!

Try winning the prize and let’s have fun together!! 🥳✊

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Registration: Wed, Mar 15, 17:00 - Sun, Apr 2, 19:30

KISA Escape Room

Sat, Nov 19, 13:00 - Sun, Nov 20, 19:00

TBA

Have you ever tried doing an escape room in Korea? If not, or maybe if yes as well, it is the best time to experience it with us because we are going to bring the escape room to KAIST! In this escape room, teams of 5 participants will enter a room and have 60 minutes to solve all the riddles and puzzles in order to get out. You will also be discovering secrets and critical elements of the story during the game. Thus, it can also be called a combination of problem-solving competition and fun role-play. You can either register as a team or individually. If you choose individually, KISA will group you together with other teams.

Event Date: Saturday, 19th November – Sunday 20th November (Choose a 1 hour time slot)

Registration Fee: KRW 2,000/individual or KRW 10,000/team

KISA Bank Account: Tadesse Mekdes Hailu/ 우리은행 (Woori Bank)/ 1002-463-476705

Total Prize: KRW 250,000 (Non-Cash)

Don't forget to upload the screenshoot of your payment as well!

Join us and challenge yourself to escape from our escape room and win prizes!!

Note: We will message you through Kakaotalk regarding your given time slot. Please come at least 10 minutes before your time slot for the rule explanation. If you come late, you will have less time to finish and we will not give additional time.

UPDATE: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

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Registration: Mon, Nov 14, 15:00 - Fri, Nov 18, 18:00

T.G.I.F.

Fri, Oct 28, 19:00 - Fri, Oct 28, 22:00

Multipurpose Hall, W2-1, KAIST

Are you depressed? Well thank god it's Friday!

But next Friday will be even better because KISA will have a fun party to relieve all of that midterm stress.

Thank God It's Friday (T.G.I.F.) is an offline party for all KAIST students to enjoy fun games, dancing, and nice music together. Meet new friends, both internationals and Koreans, network, and just relax together. Plus, the party will be held in a Halloween theme, so you are very welcome to wear an awesome costume! The best one will be getting a special prize from KISA. There will also be mini prizes for the games.

Event Location: W2-1 Multipurpose Hall
Event Registration: First 100 registrants only
Event Date: October 28th (Friday)
Event Time: 7.00 PM to 10.00 PM

So what are you waiting for? Register yourself and let's have a fun time together next Friday night!

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Registration: Fri, Oct 21, 15:00 - Wed, Oct 26, 18:00

Lost in Daejeon

Sat, Sep 24, 13:00 - Sat, Sep 24, 17:30

Daejeon

Lost in Daejeon is KISA's annual scavenger hunt with a twist: instead of doing it around KAIST, participants will now go to various interesting places in the marvelous city of Daejeon to win the game. Join our event and win up to KRW 225,000, with more surprises awaiting you along the way!

- Date: 24th September, 2022
- Timings: 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM (Korean Time)
- Event Registration: 6th September, 2022 - 20th September, 2022

1. Your registration will be confirmed through email/KakaoTalk.
2. A team consists of TWO participants, not any more or less.
3. Only ONE team member needs to register through this form.
4. The prize money will be transferred to your bank account.
5. All participants will be provided with snacks and refreshments by KISA.
6. This is an OFFLINE EVENT and ONLY for KAIST STUDENTS (KOREAN & INTERNATIONAL).
7. All COVID-19 prevention procedures will be observed.

8. It is encouraged to take videos and pictures during the event for the sake of documentation.
9. It is encouraged to prepare your mode of transportation in advance. You can use bicycle, bus, subway, taxi, etc., but you are not allowed to use personal cars as most students do not have this option. KISA will not provide any transportation nor reimbursements to participants.

Sign up and let's get lost in Daejeon together!

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Registration: Tue, Sep 6, 13:00 - Tue, Sep 20, 18:00