International Student Experience Ambassador Program

Betina

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: Forming mentorship-relationship with students that are new to the program/country/university, helping them navigate through the processes of moving, and eventually improving our knowledge of the faculty we serve.

Nilanika

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: This is my second time being an ISE Ambassador and I’m more than excited to be a part of a larger team this year. What I like most about this program is representing my alma mater to connect with its incoming international students.

Tiffany

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: I get to offer insights to incoming international students with my own experience.

Shreya

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: The ISE Ambassador program has allowed me to utilize my experiences as an international student to help others who find themselves similarly confused and lost as I once was. I am excited to answer your questions and can't wait to interact with you all!

Sadat

Preferred Pronoun: He/him/his

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: The fact that this program gives me an opportunity to contribute to the student experience of incoming international U of T students motivates me. I am an international student myself and I understand how difficult the transition can be for schooling and living away from home. I would love to share what I have learned from my experiences at U of T and at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design.

Ecem (Em)

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: I believe this program not only provides new international students with the knowledge of transitioning to U of T from an experience-based perspective, it also helps advance their intercultural communication skills through online resources – especially in summer 2020 where the ability to communicate and gather information remotely is a crucial skill. I’m very excited to work with everyone!

Jeffrey

Preferred Pronoun: He/him/his

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: This program helps incoming first year international students with any questions or concerns that they may have. Ambassadors from all corners of the world will share their own personal experiences in making sure your transition into the University of Toronto is one that is smooth sailing and memorable!

Julie

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: It helps connect the university’s future international students with current students, giving them a sense of community and support.

Oya

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: As an international student myself, I understand how challenging it can be to move to a new country and adapt to a new culture. I’m so excited that I will help ease new international students’ transition to Canada, to Toronto and U of T. There is so much to discover and talk about!

Smriti

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: It’s a great way to reach out to the international student community and understand what the collective opinions and emotions are amongst students.  In this position, I’ll have the resources to answer your questions about university life, and make you feel at home in this new city.

Emily

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: Helping incoming students from around the world!

Chelsea

Preferred Pronoun: She/her/hers

Role on Team: ISE Ambassador

Best Thing About This Program: I am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with all of you! As an international student myself, I understand how overwhelming moving to a whole new place can be. I’m delighted to be a part of this program to help ease your transition into university and city life!