ISA's primary goal is to represent the interests of overseas students while promoting cultural exchange within the campus. ISA’s main purpose is to provide services and events aimed at enhancing communication and integration among different student bodies of different cultural backgrounds. ISA is an advocate for all international HKUST students and members of ISA, acting as an intermediary between the Represented Members and HKUST officials. We strive to create a community whereby there's no separation between students from different cultural backgrounds, and we aim to create greater synergy by bringing people from different backgrounds together. ISA organizes activities that would forge an international campus atmosphere, in which all cultures and ethnicities will thrive.