Columbia Council for Internationals (CCFI)

CCFI is a non-profit, all-volunteer group organized in 1965 to offer assistance to international students arriving at the University of South Carolina. CCFI is a great resource in the community that offers many helpful programs and support for international students.

Columbia World Affairs Council

Founded in 1993, the Columbia World Affairs Council is a private, non-profit , non-partisan organization with over 500 members in the Midlands region of South Carolina, located in the state capital. This organization offers interesting events such as a speaker series, book clubs, and trivia nights, all with an international focus.

Columbia International Festival

This event takes place in the spring and is the largest international event in South Carolina and neighboring states. It showcases music, culture, food, and performing arts of various cultures, nationalities, races, and language groups represented in South Carolina.