Trips & Activities

Explore Buffalo and Western New York with us! Trips are updated each semester so there's always something new to do.

Fall 2026 ISS Trips

ISS Trips provide opportunities for students to learn about, engage in, and establish connections to the WNY community.  Additionally, participants can create connections with other UB students while engaging in a shared activity.

ISS trips are open to all UB students (international and U.S./domestic).

Sail Lake Erie and the Buffalo Harbor, and Visit the Naval History Museum

  • Saturday, September 12, 2026
  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration opens Aug. 17

Trip Fee: TBA (fee includes round-trip transportation, Moondance Catamaran ticket, and Naval History Museum entrance fee.) (non-refundable)

A group of students standing on the Moondance Catamaran.

Join us for this trip as we enjoy a 1.5-hour sail around Lake Erie and the Buffalo Harbor aboard the Moondance Catamaran. Afterwards, we will explore the Naval History Museum located at Buffalo Canalside. 

Trip to Letchworth State Park

  • Saturday, October 17, 2026
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
Registrations open Sept. 21

Trip Fee: TBD (includes round-trip transportation and park entrance fee) (non-refundable)

A group of students standing together for a photo with the Letchworth State Park Gorge in the background.

Visit Letchworth State Park, where you can explore nature trails and enjoy the beautiful historic sites at the park on your own, and at your own pace.

Hockey Night with ISS at the Buffalo Sabres Game

  • Date: TBD
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Registration date TBD

Trip Fee: TBD (includes transportation and ticket to the game) (non-refundable)

Action shot of a Buffalo Sabres player skating in the forefront controlling the puck with a player for the opposing team behind him trying to steal the puck.

Experience a true slice of American and Canadian culture. Join us as we cheer on the Buffalo Sabres, our hometown NHL team, in a high-energy, action-packed hockey game. After the game, we will take a group photo at center ice. Whether you're new to hockey or a longtime fan, this is your chance to feel the excitement and make unforgettable memories.

Fall 2026 Let's Fika! Activites

"Fika" is a Swedish tradition of taking a break to relax and connect with others while also enjoying some tasty treats. The Let's Fika! activities are excellent opportunities for international and internationally-minded students to meet for conversation, play games, craft, while enjoying a treat and a beverage.

We welcome international and domestic students from across the campus to join us at our Let's Fika! activities.

Global Connections Cafe

  • Mondays (see table below)
  • 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • UB North Campus

Free treats and beverages are available (while supplies last).

UB students sitting at a table enjoying snacks and engaging in conversation.
Global Connections Cafe Schedule
Date Location Let us know that you are attending!
September 28 TBD RSVP coming soon
October 26 TBD RSVP coming soon
November 30 TBD RSVP coming soon

Fika Fridays!

  • Fridays (see table below)
  • 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  • UB South Campus

Free treats and beverages are available (while supplies last).

A group of students sitting on one side of a table learning the Korean alphabet from Korean students wearing traditional Korean clothing.
Fika Fridays! Schedule
Date Location Let us know that you are attending!
September 11 TBD RSVP coming soon
October 9 TBD RSVP coming soon
November 13 TBD RSVP coming soon

Friends without Borders

Play games, have great conversations, and have lots of fun, while making friends from around the world. Come to relax and play non-competitive, get-to-know-you games that allow you to form cross-cultural friendships. These events are open to all UB international and domestic students from all cultures and backgrounds.

Visit the Friends Without Borders webpage for more information.

This program is facilitated by UB Counseling Services.