Become a general body member

CSC's general body, or g-body, is the soul of each event. G-body members are people who we engage with on campus. For people who want to stay up-to-date with all the club's happenings and learn about related off-campus events, subscribe to our mailing list here. There is no obligation to attend every event and there is no application process to join g-body. This year, our goal is to mobilize our g-body even more and make sure whatever commitment level you choose, we all feel a part of a tight-knit community.

Join a Connect Pod

Think of your Connect Pod as a Chinese culturally-oriented friend group you will have throughout the school year. Each pod is around 5-6 people and is headed by 'parents,' usually two juniors or seniors at Columbia, but are not necessarily a part of CSC's board. Anyone is welcomed to sign-up to be in a Connect Pod; the only requirements are a desire to meet new friends at Connect events and an interest in Chinese culture. Pods typically will meet together once a week (once a mutual time is decided) to do either structured or unstructured activities, such as a virtual meal-time, movie-screening, or just enjoying each other's company.

To join, you will need to fill out an interest form (to be released). No one will be turned away! Pods will then be formed by shared interests and commitments. Though your pod is your main hub, there will be opportunities to hangout with other families too!

Connect Pods are organized by CSC's board but are considered separate from CSC's g-body and board members.

Beocme a community leader

Community Leaders (CLs) are a new addition to the larger CSC structure this year. CLs are a non-board position that is focused on event-planning for the CSC community. Their key responsibilities include attending biweekly meetings to plan events closely with e-board, organizing Connect Pod events, and beyond.

Meet our 2020 Community Leaders!

Become a board member

We are looking for Organizational Committee Members (OCMs) to join the board of Chinese Students Club (CSC)!

OCMs are first-year board members of CSC. OCMs assist Executive Committee Members (ECMs, second-year members) and our Executive Board (E-board, elected third-year leadership) by helping plan some of the largest cultural events on Columbia campus, facilitating Chinese language/cultural learning experiences, and raising awareness for Chinese and AAPI causes. At the same time, OCMs have the chance to build friendships with CSC's senior advisors (fourth-year members) as well as our alumni network. Board members typically stay with the club for 3-4 years as they rise the ranks.

Being a board member is a large commitment, but it is not the only way to get involved with CSC! Please see our FAQs about general body membership and Connect families.

Our recruitment process for new OCMs begins early September 2020 It is open to all Columbia undergraduates (CC, SEAS, GS, Barnard). It consists of a short application and two rounds of interviews.

We are looking for undergraduates who are...

• From ALL backgrounds (you do NOT have to be ethnically Chinese to join CSC) with an appreciation for Chinese language, culture, and/or history.
• Passionate about learning and engaging with the Chinese/Asian community at Columbia and beyond.
• Motivated and can thrive in collaborative environments.
• Able to provide and receive constructive criticism.
• Effective communicators who are excited to interact with peers, advisors, and members of the Columbia community.
• Looking for a supportive, fun-loving family that they can both work hard and play hard.
• Willing to commit at least a couple hours a week to work on CSC activities and events. You must be able to attend CSC's weekly full-board meeting as well as meet in small groups to get tasks done.
• Committed! We hope that OCMs will continue onto ECMs and E-Board positions (refer to FAQ for details), so we look for individuals who are involved for the long term.
• Possessing specific events-planning skills is a plus. These can range from graphic design, arts & crafts, public speaking, photography, etc. Don't stress if you don't have experience though! CSC is a learning process that you will grow through.

There is no 'model candidate'--we really are looking for students willing to put in the time and effort to put on the amazing events that CSC is known for.