University of Queensland Latin-American Student Association

UQ LASA brings Latin American culture, tradition and languages to university life.


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Meet the Exec Team

President: Andrea Qusipe-Soto
Secretary: Fiona McGann
Treasurer: Ankit Yadav
Vice-President: Yaser Awadalla
Social Media & Marketing Officer: Fabiola McGann
Education Officer: Amitai Rosenbaum
Wellness Officer: Kenta Matsumoto
Volunteer Coordinators: Daniela Ramirez
Events Officer: Anmol Chhina
Sports Officer: Henry Doe

Upcoming Events

Current Programs

UQ Winter Embassy Internship Program

The University of Queensland coordinates an internship program with a number of international embassies in Canberra over the Winter break. This internship represents a fantastic opportunity if you have an interest in experiencing an international culture and society, diplomacy, international relations and business. The objective of the internship program is to strengthen relations between The University of Queensland and the Embassy and offer meaningful networking and work experience opportunities for students to gain exposure to the working environment of an Embassy.

Participating Embassies may include Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. No longer do the embassies require a high level of Spanish language skills but it would certainly be advantageous for the working professional environment.

There is program eligibility criteria which you can find here.

Please contact iget@uq.edu.au with any questions.

Applications close on April 14.

DALE Language-Learning Program

If you’re interested in learning Spanish, come to our DALE language-learning program. The program will begin until next semester. For more information ask in the group chat or you can submit a question down below.

UQ LASA Volleyball Team

Come play volleyball with us! We play every Sunday at the beach volleyball courts. For more information ask in the group chat or you can submit a question down below.

UQ LASA Soccer Team

Come play soccer with us! For more information ask in the group chat or you can submit a question down below.

UQ Ventures LeadHers

Ventures LeadHers is a confidence-building program for all women who are students, staff and alumni across all disciplines at UQ. 

Throughout the program, you will have the opportunity to grow your leadership capabilities, build connections and gain the confidence to take your first steps in your entrepreneurial and leadership journey. 

For more information follow the Link.

Applications for the online program close on April 15.

Multicultural Business Scholarship Program

If you are interested in expanding your skills and capabilities, consider applying for a variety of business course scholarships offered by the Brisbane City Council. To apply, you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status.

For more information follow the Link.

Applications close on March 31.

FAQs

  • No — we welcome everyone! If you’re interested in learning Spanish, feel free to contact us about our DALE language-learning program.

  • $5 for the entire year!

  • Not at all, you can come to as many or as little events as you would like.

  • Anybody is welcome! Many of our members simply have an interest in the Latin-American community and culture.

  • No — we welcome everyone!

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