About Us

The Asian Students Association (ASA) of Villanova University is a student network organization designed to increase awareness of various asian cultures, and to strengthen unity among its members through cultural, academic, athletic, and social programs. Anyone who is interested in increasing cultural awareness is welcome to join ASA and to participate in our programs.

Formed in 1991 under the leadership of Ed Choi, Joe Leung, and Steve Pang, several Asian students sought to unite other Asians at Villanova University. Throughout these past years, ASA has made great strides in making itself known as a cultural organization on campus. Year after year, ASA simply keeps on growing bigger and better!

Today, ASA continues in its goals to unite Asian students and educate others of their heritage. ASA takes advantage of many campus events throughout the academic school year in such things as fairs, picnics, intramural sports, etc. ASA, however, does not limit itself to the Villanova campus alone. We have worked with other local colleges and universities, such as Temple University, Bryn Mawr College, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and many others to name a few, to promote and achieve common goals. ASA is also a member of the Filipino Intercollegiate Networking Dialogue (FIND) District V and the East Coast Asian Student Union (ECAASU).

ASA is continuously and actively promoting unity, cooperation, visibility, and success of Asian-American students. ASA has retained a familial atmosphere due to the close friendship bonds that are created within the club. This in turn has allowed those involved to look past their differences and work together towards a common goal. And that is the development of the Asian-American at Villanova University.