Affinity Clubs

Adoptees Club

Instagram: @bicoadopteesclub

Bi-Co Adoptees Club strives to create a community for adopted students in the Bi-Co to express and discuss their experiences and emotions about adoption.

Asian Students Association 

Instagram: @brynmawrasa

The Bryn Mawr Asian Students Association (ASA) is a space for Asian-identifying students, including but not limited to East Asian, South Asian, Southeast Asian, and Pacific Islanders.

We aim to embrace the multiplicity of cultures and identities falling under the Asian umbrella, to discuss cultural, social, and political aspects relevant to our identities, and to strengthen connections between current and past members of ASA.

We represent the diversity of Asian and Asian American cultures, experiences, and identities with our members and the broader Bryn Mawr community. Our club celebrates Asian holidays, creates critical dialogue on relevant issues, hosts an annual culture show, and provides networking opportunities with past ASA and Bryn Mawr alumni.

We also organize community discussions centered on API/A issues and collaborate with other Alliance of Multicultural Organization (AMO) groups on campus. Our work outside of campus, which includes our involvement with the Tri-College Asian community, fosters support and cultivates new connections –promoting more political activism among our student body.

Association of Central Eurasian Students

Contact: Saniya Mukhambetka

An affinity club for students from Central Eurasian region to practice their culture, immerse in festivities and engage with other peers.

Association of International Students

Instagram: @brynmawrais

The mission of BMC’s Association of International Students (AIS) is to provide a welcoming environment for all international students. We aim to foster a sense of community by creating a space for cultural exchange and discussions of unique experiences and challenges. Through social events as well as resources and guidance, our purpose is to form a support system and a community for international students as they navigate life in the United States.

BACaSo

Instagram: @bacaso_bmc

The purpose of this organization is to create an awareness of the diverse cultures of Africa and the Caribbean in order to educate the Bryn Mawr community. It is to articulate and promote the needs of students of African and Caribbean descent on campus to the administration. It should foster a community for the latter mentioned students on campus.

Bryn Mawr Athletic Alliance (BMAA)

Instagram: @bmc_athletic_alliance

We aim to provide resources and spaces to empower scholar-athletes of Color through their experiences, progress, and achievements.

Bryn Mawr Chabad

Instagram: @bico_chabad

Bryn Mawr Chabad is a student-led organization that provides the Haverford and Bryn Mawr College communities with a Jewish home where all are welcome to explore and celebrate Jewish tradition and identity. Some programs include gathering spaces for religious services, educational enrichment programs for students of all backgrounds, community service events, campus-wide educational events, and social opportunities to engage with other Jewish students on campus. Bryn Mawr Chabad will address Jewish students' needs on campus and encourage a sense of community between them by adhering to Halachic Judaism in a welcoming and inclusive manner.

EnAble*

Instagram: @bmcenable

The purpose of this organization shall be to support & empower the neurodivergent, physically disabled, and chronically ill community at Bryn Mawr & Haverford Colleges, and to raise awareness of disability issues on our campuses. We are an affinity group under the umbrella of the Impact Center’s Alliance of Multicultural Organizations (AMO), with functions that are open to non-AMO members.

Filipino Students Association (FSA)

Instagram: @bmcfsa

Filipino Students Association is an organization aimed to uplift and provide a platform for Filipino students through their exploration and discussion of culture, music, art, and community. This organization aims to provide a safe space and home for people who identify as Filipino, Filipino-American, or share an interest in exploring and learning about Filipino culture.

GenderQuest

Instagram: @bmcgenderquest

GenderQuest aims to support and provide community for students who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender nonconforming, or other non-cisgender identities, or who are questioning their gender. We hope to create a safe, accepting, and affirming environment for these students and provide space dedicated to learning about and celebrating gender diversity. Our ultimate goal is to foster community within the group and among Bryn Mawr students as a whole. We welcome anyone interested in learning about gender and supporting and celebrating the trans community!

Japanese Arts and Culture Club (JACC)*

Contact: Maika Kogawara

We hope to spread awareness to the Bi-Co community about Japanese and Japanese-American culture. We hope to do this by holding both interactive and educational events to help expand the community’s knowledge about different aspects of Japanese culture, such as history, culinary arts, traditional arts, and pop culture. Through other social and cultural events, we hope to be able to provide networking opportunities with other Japanese culture clubs in the great Philadelphia area. Through our activities we aim to provide our community with a more comprehensive view of Japan.

Karibu Circle

Contact: Keziah Keya

Karibu Circle is an inclusive student organization at Bryn Mawr College dedicated to fostering a sense of community among students of Kenyan descent and those with an interest in Kenyan cultures. “Karibu” means “welcome” in Swahili, reflecting our mission to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment where everyone feels included.

Our purpose is to promote the appreciation and awareness of Kenyan traditions, cultures, and contemporary issues within the Bryn Mawr community. We aim to provide a platform for Kenyan students to celebrate their heritage and share it with the broader campus, while also offering a supportive network through social, cultural, academic, and professional activities.

Whether you are of Kenyan descent, have a passion for learning about different cultures, or simply wish to engage in a vibrant and welcoming community, we invite you to join us in celebrating Kenya’s rich cultural heritage. Karibu sana! (You are very welcome!)

Korean Student Association (KSA)

Instagram: @bmcksa

Bryn Mawr Korean Student Association (KSA) is a student-run organization at Bryn Mawr College. We hope to foster a community among students who identify as Korean, Korean-American, and/or share an interest in Korean culture and issues. KSA focuses on raising awareness for the greater Bryn Mawr community on Korean culture, issues facing the Korean community, and establishing an understanding of the different Korean identities.

Mawrters for Immigrant Justice 

Instagram: brynmawr.mij

Mawrters for Immigrant Justice (MIJ) is established to provide a safe space for students affected by immigration policies. This group will be composed of two branches. The first branch will be composed of students who are undocumented/DACA. The second branch will be composed of allies who may or may not be directly affected by immigration policies.

As a group we acknowledge the complexity of compounding marginal identities while always centering, prioritizing, & uplifting those affected. We acknowledge those affected are not voiceless and do not need to be spoken for and participate in on-campus advocacy to better the lives of students. Our goal is to establish genuine and transparent visible support, maintaining transparency w/ personal privilege & working towards leveraging that privilege to support each other while also recognizing and respecting our own and each other’s humanity.

Mayuri*

Instragram: @tricomayuri

Mayuri is the premiere and only Tri-co South Asian fusion dance team that incorporates classical Indian dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kathak; folk styles like Bhangra and Garba; and western dance styles such as Ballet, Hip Hop, Modern, and Jazz. The members of Mayuri choreograph cultural dances and perform them at various venues and events in Philadelphia.

Mujeres*

Instagram: @bmc_mujeres

Mujeres* is an organization at Bryn Mawr College that brings awareness to the issues revolving around the Latinx community on campus and uplifts the diverse cultures encompassed within Latinidad. We strive to build a fun and loving environment that not only supports our members in navigating college but provides a space to de-stress.

Sisterhood*

Instagram: @sisterhood_bmc

Sisterhood* is an affinity club that welcomes students from the African diaspora to share our experiences navigating life and college. We offer a safe space to provide advice to incoming first-years and to cultivate a strong sense of community. Sisterhood* began in 1972 by Bryn Mawr students who found strength and comfort in numbers. Since then, we’ve continued this mission by hosting events such as Sister Circle, which is a tradition that welcomes Sisterhood* first-years into our club community. We also host biweekly club meetings and other community building events.

South Asian Society (SAS)*

Instagram: @bmcsas

The South Asian Society (SAS) is an organization dedicated to promoting South Asia, South Asian culture, and its diaspora within the Bryn Mawr Community. SAS organizes a variety of activities, including community service initiatives, cultural and religious celebrations, and educational workshops focused on South Asian art forms and dance. SAS, like all cultural organizations at Bryn Mawr, welcomes all students regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexuality, nationality, race, or religion.

The Middle Eastern and Northern African Student Association (MENA)

Instagram: mena_bmc

MENA serves to provide a shared and safe space for students of Middle Eastern and North African descent on campus, while aiming to increase campus-wide knowledge and acceptance of Middle Eastern and North African culture, history, art, and beyond.

Vietnamese Students Association*

Instagram: @vsabrynmawr

Vietnamese Students Association is a club specifically for students with Vietnamese heritage, but anyone interested in it is welcome to join. Primarily, we form a network of support for Vietnamese students in their transition to college life. Secondly, we organize food workshops and open-mic shows to celebrate Vietnamese cuisine and culture. We also hold regular meetings to foster bonding between group members. Vietnam is more than just the Vietnam War.

Zami+

Instagram: @bmczamiplus

Zami+ is an affinity group that centers queer and gender nonconforming folks of color. We are here to provide a brave space for our community and expand our knowledge about issues relating to gender, sexuality, and race and its many amalgamations. We host community building meetings and activities, as well as collaborate with other affinity groups to increase awareness. We also host a number of performers and activists from the Philadelphia area in order to connect to the communities around us and beyond Bryn Mawr.