Welcome to Upstate International

March is Upstate International Month!

Are you ready to have fun on a Global Scale?

March 31, 2024

Holi is a color festival widely celebrated across India—tickets for Members $5 and nonmembers $10. Kids 3 and under FREE.

April 2, 2024

(International Women's Group Event Join us for an informative guided tour through the Clemson Botanical gardens, followed by a tour of the historic Hanover House located close to the gardens and an optional lunch at Sole on the Green.

April 4, 2024

(International Women's Group Event) Short stroll and walk on the Swamp Rabbit trail to downtown with a stop for coffee at the Commons.

April 9, 2024

(International Women's Group Event) Hike (TBD) We will meet in the parking lot BEHIND Starbucks (on the corner of East North street/Pleasantburg/Pelham road) at 9 am to car pool to our destination.

April 16, 2024

(International Women's Group Event) Coffee at Panera Bread on Woodruff road (Shops at Greenridge). Make sure to join the Upstate International Women’s Group (IWG) for coffee, yummy pastries, breakfast items, good conversation, and lots of fun!

April 18, 2024

(International Women's Group Event) Come and join us for a fun night out and enjoy delicious Indian dishes.

April 23, 2024

(International Women's Group Event) We will start at the Zoo and will walk to the Swamp Rabbit Café for a snack or lunch.

April 24, 2024

(International Women's Group Event) Meet with the International Women’s Group at Jasmine Kitchen to enjoy lunch with friends!

Join the U&I Community!

Find your way to Celebrate International Diversity

Learn a new language or improve the skills you have!
Attend an event to broaden your cultural horizons.
Get Involved & Connect with Your Upstate Community.​
It’s more than membership. Its an opportunity to connect!

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Working as Community for a Thriving Upstate

The Heart of Global Engagement in the Upstate

Upstate International (UI) a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters dynamic global engagement by connecting people, resources, and ideas. 

Promoting Global Identity

& Sustaining International Engagement

Dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of global affairs and cultures, and supported by individuals and businesses, Upstate International engages globally-minded South Carolinians directly with each other and with topic experts, elected officials, civic leaders, and professionals from around the world.

Living Diversity & Inclusion

By Remove Barriers in SC

All programming at Upstate International celebrates cultural diversity, enhances cross-cultural respect, and ensures the Upstate embraces diversity of age, gender, race, religion, economics, and culture.

Atsuko was so patient! I loved that the class was so small, so we all got very individualized instruction!

Mary F.

A very positive experience for those who took languages early in life and want to refresh and relearn them.

Barbara B.

Randy is very enthusiastic about Spanish and it was catching! He gave me the courage to get out at speak it in public. Thanks Randy!!

Julianne Summer

Monica is an outstanding teacher and created a pleasant and fun ambience which contributed to my learning so much and improving my conversational Spanish!

Janis B.

Mr. Rivera tried to create a class atmosphere where it was very informal, inclusive and conversation- oriented which made it very effective for me as a student learning a foreign language as an adult.

Saku G.

UI is a great way to learn without the pressure of college classes with tests and weighted grades.

UI Class Participant

I am thankful not only for the terrific instruction given in class but also for the congenial classmates. Although several no longer attend classes, we developed a friendship and are still in touch.

Janis B.

If the first time didn’t work, she found another way to tell us what we needed to know – the mark of a true teacher!

UI Class Participant

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Help us Participate in the 2024 Birdies for Charity

Upstate International is participating in the 2024 Birdies for Charity presented by Michelin North America. Help us raise funds by donating directly to our charity or by buying tickets to the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX.–a golf tournament where amateurs and professionals get to compete. For more information, click the “Donate” button below! 

Memberships support a welcoming and inclusive Upstate South Carolina!
Is Membership required for participation at Upstate International?

Memberships support a platform for nonpartisan discussion and education on critical world issues.

Memberships aren’t required to participate in many Upstate International Center Events, but they are a great way to say “I want a globally diverse and engaged Upstate South Carolina!” Memberships are required for language classes and certain group activities.

Membership – Family
$100.00 / year
Membership – Patron
$200.00 / year
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Loaves & Fishes Culturally Relevant Food Drive

Loaves & Fishes and Upstate International have teamed up to host a month-long culturally relevant food drive to celebrate Upstate International Month! Join us!