The mission of the Rutgers University Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is to promote awareness, interest, and appreciation of the Vietnamese culture within the general student body and local communities. VSA welcomes individuals from all cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds; it serves to create cultural, social, and educational events and/or seminars that demonstrate the unique beauty of Vietnam and the passion of its people. Furthermore, VSA provides its members with opportunities to interact and exchange ideas that can contribute to the growth and success of their own Vietnamese communities. Not only is VSA a premiere student organization, it also provides a family-oriented "home away from home" environment for its members. VSA is dedicated to serve the public through community service, teaching the Vietnamese language and culture, and building friendships beyond college years.