Student Groups
Pacific International Affairs Student Organization (PIASO) is the student body government of IR/PS.
Dean's Fellows are selected based on GPA, citizenship, demonstrated leadership, and regional involvement.
Reaches Out is an IR/PS student-led community service organization for the San Diego and Tijuana region.
Regional Focus Groups
Asameshikai is an organization of students and professionals who share a keen interest in Japan's culture, language, politics, and economy.
China Focus is a student organization for IR/PS Chinese students, and those who are interested in Chinese languages, politics, economy, and culture.
Latin America Student Organization (LASO) is a student-run organization dedicated to increasing the understanding of Latin American politics, economics and culture.
Mannam is an IR/PS student organization for those interested in learning about the culture, language, politics and economy of Korea.
Southeast Asia Link (SEAL) is an IR/PS student-run organization that is dedicated to fostering an in-depth understanding of the diversity of Southeast Asian nations in terms of their unique culture, politics, and economy.
The Chinese Language Film Society is organized to screen motion pictures with the goal of increasing participants’ knowledge of Chinese speaking regions, cultures, peoples, histories, trends, and filmmaking styles for an audience of students, faculty, and staff—both Chinese experts and non-experts.
Professional Development Groups
Strategic Community Consulting (SCC) seeks to create links between IR/PS graduate students and the nonprofit community in San Diego by providing research and consulting services.
Export Access is a student-run, global market research group that promotes international trade.
The Environment Society is an IR/PS student-run organization that organizes a variety of activities to engage students who are interested in the environment, to facilitate discussion about current environmental issues, and to interact with professors and professionals working in this field.
The Development Club is a pre-professional organization which brings together students interested in pursuing international development and nonprofit management.
Net Impact’s mission is to improve the world by growing and strengthening a network of new leaders who use the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact.
Baja Project catalyzes change in El Barril, Baja California, Mexico to empower its residents and improve its education, health, infrastructure and quality of life. Our guiding principles are sustainable development, cultural respect, partnership and creativity.
