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UIC sponsors a number of student clubs to give students opportunities to gather and engage in activities outside the classroom. Club actitivies are a great way to make friends and take part in student life at UIC.

Below is the list of clubs offered by UIC, ranging from band music to law and debate. There are also several academias to broaden students’ academic knowledge.

If you are a student wishing to establish your own UIC club/academia, please contact the UIC Administration Office.

Students are also welcome to join regular Yonsei University student clubs. Each club has an office or meeting room. For more information regarding Yonsei-wide clubs, please visit the Yonsei Dongari website.

Yonsei-wide Clubs Website

• Global Career Society (GCS)

  • Contact Info: inquirygcsuic@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Jin-Young Kim
    
    Global Career Society (GCS) is a student-led organization founded in 2011 to help promote a sense of proactivity among UIC students and help them utilize their time in university to get started on their careers. Together with the Career Development Center, we will provide useful career-related information (internship opportunities, graduate schools, multinational job prospects, etc.) to the UIC student body. Club members can prepare for their future careers by learning about resumes, cover letters, and internships, as well as get the chance to attend meetings with alumni and professionals in their field of interest through the activities held within the club.

• Nodaji

  • Contact Info: uic.nodaji@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Edward Choi
    
    NODAJI was founded with the purpose of fostering a healthy community and cultural exchange, where students from diverse majors and backgrounds can freely communicate and express their opinions through music. By engaging with various student clubs and departmental bands both within and beyond UIC, our club aims to expand cultural solidarity across colleges and bring greater vitality to the UIC student community as a whole. Each semester, NODAJI hosts at least one regular performance, while also participating in joint concerts and external stages to continuously create opportunities for interaction with audiences both on and off campus.

• Social Innovation Creators' Academia (SICA)

  • Contact Info: sica@sicayonsei.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Michael Kim
    
    The Social Innovation Creators’ Academia (SICA) is the student-led organization that was founded with the support of the Institute for Higher Education Innovation Yonsei University (IHEI) and the Underwood International College Center for Social Innovation (UCSI). SICA aims to provide learning opportunities about various social issues and support the formation of innovative solutions to Yonsei University students from the Underwood International College (UIC). SICA members study and discuss social innovation and develop semester-long social innovation projects in the form of either a business model or a campaign.

• Underwood United (U2)

  • Contact Info: uic.underwoodunited@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Nikolaj Pedersen
    
    Underwood United is UIC’s one and only football club, with 70-80 members from various divisions in UIC. We recruit our members on a yearly basis and participate in friendly tournaments and matches. Winning is important, but U2 is a sports club that prioritizes bonding among its members and simply have fun by playing soccer.

• Underwood Global Community (UGC)

  • Contact Info: uic.ugc@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Michael Hope
    
    UGC is a community of international students in UIC and is currently the biggest club in the college. UGC was founded to create a vibrant and international environment in which all members can equally participate and simply have fun. Throughout the year, UGC organizes a number of events such as One-day Trip, Fashion Show, Talent Show, participation in Daedong Festival, and end-of-term dinner. We also provide as much support as possible to the international students who have just arrived in the country. If you need any help regarding any matters, from your alien registration card to your accommodation or your cell phone, or even your class registration, we will try our best to help you out. Overall, UGC provides international and local students a platform to meet and bond through meaningful activities.

• Underwood Gaming Union (UGU)

  • Contact Info: underwoodgamingunion@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Edward Choi
    
    Underwood Gaming Union (UGU) is a UIC-based gaming and Esports club founded in 2024 with the goal of creating an international gaming community within Yonsei. The club aims to provide a place for all types of gamers to socialize with each other, where all members can participate in fun activities, play games together, learn about games and Esports, compete, and more! UGU offers a wide variety of activities ranging from casual meet-ups, advanced tournaments, and game-centered education.

• UIC Law Society (ULS)

  • Contact Info: yonsei.uls@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Tony D. Qian
    
    Founded in 2010, Underwood Law Society (ULS) is the first and the best international law community in Yonsei University. ULS has the following aims:
    
    1. To serve as a central hub for the establishment of friendly and mutually beneficial relations amongst Yonsei students in pursuit of law through:
    (a) studying public and private international law;
    (b) participating in international/domestic moot court competitions; and
    (c) publishing legal journals/articles
    
    2. To take effective collective measures for the pursuit of objectives stated above in 1 through the periodic and organized sharing of relevant information and experience.

• Underwood Vision Ensemble (UVE)

  • Contact Info: uve.yonsei@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Helen J. S. Lee
    
    Founded in 2006, Underwood Vision Ensemble is an instrumental group led and organized by the students of Underwood International College, Yonsei University. With generous support from the UIC Office and the faculty advisor Professor Helen Lee, UVE holds a number of performances and group activities throughout the year. UVE strives to provide an environment for UIC students who share a common interest in playing and sharing music to get together and further their musical talents.

• We Kids United

  • Contact Info:
    
    Advisor: Professor Huasha Zhang
    
    We Kids United Corp. is a nonprofit organization founded in 2023 through a collaboration between Cornell University, Yonsei University, and the National University of Singapore to recentralize Haiti’s medical system. The organization has since expanded beyond Korea and the United States to include European branches and high school chapters. We Kidsaims to reduce disparities in medical education and improve healthcare services in underserved Haitian communities by providing essential ultrasound technology and training to local medical personnel. To support this mission, all doctors, volunteers, nurses, and other medical staff receive full financial support during their service. In addition, We Kids plans to collaborate with students to organize various on-campus and community events to raise funds for these efforts.

• Yonsei Underwood Union (YUU)

  • Contact Info: yuunion.official@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Paul D. Tonks
    
    Yonsei Underwood Union (YUU) is Yonsei University’s premier and only English varsity debating society. YUU is one of the most prestigious debating societies in Asia as champions and grand finalists of countless domestic and international tournaments. Yonsei Underwood Union aims to follow in the footsteps of Yonsei University and find the truth. However, we recognize that in the midst of the complexity of the world, the truth is diverse. Through debate, it is our goal to incorporate as many aspects of the truth as possible.

• Underwood International Development Academia (UIDA)

  • Contact Info: yonsei.uida@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Jong-Dae Park
    
    Underwood International Development Academia (UIDA) is an academically enriching platform for Yonsei Undergraduates with a keen interest in international development. Established in 2023, UIDA seamlessly integrates academic pursuits with practical experience through its Campaign Project and Research Project. These initiatives empower its members to engage with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and International Organizations, fostering the development of their research interests.

• Yonsei International Basketball Union (YIBU)

  • Contact Info: yonsei.ibu@gmail.com
    
    Advisor: Professor Keeheon Lee
    
    Yonsei International Basketball Union (YIBU) commenced its operations in 2024 and has since experienced significant growth, solidifying its position as one of the most diverse basketball clubs within Yonsei University. With its origins established within UIC, the team is renowned for its commitment to fostering inclusivity and diversity, welcoming individuals with a passion for basketball regardless of their skill level.