Each year during the International ACAC Annual Conference, participants are invited to join in any of the special events. These are fun, extracurricular activities designed to promote camaraderie, celebrate community, and raise money for the International ACAC Global Fund. Many of these events have become traditions of the conference, adding extra pizzazz to an already incredible week!
These events are only possible because of the dedication of the Special Events Committee.
Golf Scramble
FORE! Join the 6th Annual International ACAC Golf Scramble.
Teams of four will compete in a traditional Captain’s Choice 18-hole tournament, with prizes for longest drive and closest to the pin. We will play at Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, located 25 minutes from Northeastern University. This event is designed to encourage camaraderie, friendly competition and community.
The event is open to Conference attendees, as well as individuals not registered to attend. Advance registration is required; 100% of registration fees will go to the International ACAC Global Fund. On the day of, we will sell a Mulligan Package for $100 per team. If you do not want to travel with your clubs, the course will provide rental clubs for an additional $20 USD.
Registration Cost: $125 USD
Rental clubs available for an additional $20 USD on-site. Some players will have to share club rentals.
Date: Tuesday, July 15
Time: 7:00 AM; Shuttle departs at 6:30 AM
Registration must be completed and paid for by June 25.Â
5K-3K Run/Walk
Wake up and move!
Start your conference day alongside your colleagues with either a 5K or 3K Run or Walk. The race can be both competitive and fun, with some choosing to go "all out" and break a sweat, while others prefer casually strolling and chatting.Â
Cost: $30 USD if paid by July 15.
Day-of Registration will be $35 USD, payable only by card.
Date: Wednesday, July 16
Time: 7:00 AM. Plan to arrive by 6:50 AM.
Event Details:
Participants should plan to meet at the designated meet-up location (510 Parker St, Boston, MA 02115) by 6:40 AM to walk as a group to the starting location.
Good Morning Yoga
During this hour of practice, participants can expect a structured flow beginning with approximately 30 minutes of asana (yoga posture) practice, followed by 15 minutes of Savasana (resting pose), and concluding with 15 minutes of meditation using Sadhguru's Isha Kriya technique. Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and bring a towel, a water bottle, and, of course, your smile! This session is open to individuals of all ages and experience levels, including those with no prior experience, so everyone is welcome.
Instructor Bio:
I am a yogi who practices yoga daily and strives to incorporate mindfulness into my everyday life. Since earning my yoga teacher certification in Bali in 2019, I have been committed to sharing my passion for yoga with others. My teaching styles include Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, and Hatha Yoga, allowing me to cater to various levels of practitioners.
Cost: $20 USD
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 7:00 AM. Plan to arrive by 6:45 AM to check in and set up your mat.
Spin Class
Come join the international community for an International ACAC Conference indoor cycling class! This 50-minute session is a perfect way for any and all registrants to start their morning with a great sweat, fun music, and even better vibes. Epic beats will push you through a low impact yet high energy workout on stationary bikes—safe for all ages and fitness levels. 100% of the proceeds from the class will go to the International ACAC Global Fund.
Instructor Bio:
John Yi (Yale University) has taught indoor cycling for nearly a decade, with an emphasis on positive messaging and fun choreography. As a former classical flautist and avid singer, John fully harnesses the power of music and rhythm to coach his riders to peak performance.
Cost: $20 USD
Date: Thursday, July 17
Time: 7:00 AM. Plan to arrive by 6:45 AM to check in and set up your bike.
Raffle
The International ACAC Raffle is a fun, time-honored tradition at the Annual Conference that brings exciting items from around the world for attendees to bid on while raising money for the International ACAC Global Fund.Â
Prizes are donated by the entire spectrum of attendees, including counselors, IECs, admissions officers, non-profit leaders, EducationUSA officials, and vendors. This panorama of items includes globally-inspired artworks and foods, vouchers for various experiences or services, libations, branded apparel, novelty items, and much, much more.Â
The Raffle Room will be located on the third floor of the Curry Student Center.
How to Donate a Raffle Prize
- Let us know by submitting the Raffle Prize Submission Form.
- We request that you do not ship raffle items in advance. Plan to bring them with you to the conference.
How to Bid on a Raffle Prize
All prizes can be viewed in-person at the conference.
As in years past, the winner of each prize will be selected from the entire pool of purchased tickets. The tickets you purchase will not be for a specific prize, but for any of the prizes available. When purchasing a ticket, you have the option to opt out of certain prize categories.
- During the conference, tickets are available for purchase in the Raffle Room.
- Purchase tickets in advance using the form below.
Book Drive
Books are wonderful ways to bring pieces of our identities, hopes, and dreams and bring about an impact to a person who craves understanding a different perspective, culture, and maybe see a bit of themselves.
Starting with the conference at Florida International University in 2023, the annual book drive has encouraged members to bring just one book that represents their culture, themselves, or the country where they currently reside. Those books are then donated to a local charity in our host city. Our first year, the books went to local barber shops and bodegas in some parts of Miami. In 2024, they went to the public library and benefited First Nations kids in London, Ontario. This year we will continue this tradition by donating books to a local organization in the Boston area.
If members just bring one children's or young adult book (new or gently used), you can make an impact on a young person, and in turn make a wonderful change in someone's life. Just One Book!
How to Participate:
- Bring a book that represents your culture, heritage, or unique identity to the 2025 Conference.
- Donate your book while checking in to the conference - look for the Special Events table.
- If you miss your chance at conference check-in, you may bring the book to the Raffle Room at any time throughout the week.