Association of Latin American Students

ALAS is affiliated mainly with the Department of International and Transcultural Studies at Teachers College, Columbia University, therefore it crosses a vast array of programs within this department.

ALAS is aimed at creating an academic, cultural, and social network within the Latin American community at Teachers College. It embraces graduate students from a wide diversity of countries and hopes to develop an enriching, supportive and cultural environment, exchange experiences both inside and outside the group and promote educational improvement in Latin American countries.