UConn Fun Fact
What are UConn's main school colors?
Navy blue and white
What does UISA, CISS, and ISSS stand for?
Undergraduate International Student Association!!!!! Center for International Students and Scholars!!!!! International Student & Scholar Services!!!!!
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Which country has more sheep than people? 🐑
New Zealand 🇳🇿
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
Diamond
Where can UConn students go for mental health support on campus?
Student Health and Wellness (SHaW) – Mental Health: Arjona Building, 4th Floor
When was UConn founded?
1881
In what year did UISA officially begin at UConn?
Since 2024! UISA was founded with Tobias, a Nursing major who now works at Yale New Haven Hospital, as President, Nahyun as Vice President and, of course, with the support of our amazing advisor, Jeannie <3 Later that year, Seohyun, Serena, and Jaeheon joined the E-Board after participating in the Welcome Program!
What is the national animal of Scotland?
Unicorn 🦄🏴 The unicorn has been a symbol of Scotland for centuries. It represents strength, purity, independence, and freedom. It was also used in Scotland’s royal coat of arms.
This candy is famous for the slogan “Taste the Rainbow.”
Skittles
How many dining halls does UConn have on the Storrs campus?
North, Northwest, McMahon, Putnam, South, Whitney, Towers, and CT hall = 8
What do UConn students traditionally do for good luck?
Rub Jonathan the Husky statue’s nose for good luck!!
How many countries were represented by international students at UConn in 2025?
108 countries, we don’t have the 2026 statistics yet, so this is based on 2025 data!
Which country has the most time zones in the world?
France has 12 standard time zones because its overseas territories are spread across different parts of the world, including the Caribbean, South America, and the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
How many hearts does octopus have?
Octopus/squid/cuttlefish
What two professional schools are located at Uconn Health?
How many NCAA championships have UConn’s women’s and men’s basketball teams won, respectively?
12 women’s + 6 men’s
Name four events that UISA has hosted in the past.
Friendsgiving, Cookie Making, Jeopardy Night, Board Game Night, Career Development Workshop, and more!
Which country is the only one in the world with a non-rectangular national flag?
Nepal 🇳🇵
UConn is home to one of the few university programs in the U.S. dedicated to this unusual performing art. What is it?
UConn Puppetry
Who was Jonathan the Husky named after? What was their role?
Jonathan Trumbull, Connecticut’s first governor
Write the name of UISA co-presidents and vice president(Exact spelling)
Seohyun, Nahyun, Jaeheon
This famous landmark can become slightly taller during hot weather because its metal expands.
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France! The iron structure grows up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) taller during hot summer days.
What animal's fingerprints are so similar to human's that they can be mistaken for them?
Koala
How many students were enrolled when UConn first opened in 1881?
13 students