Latin American Student Engagement programming and support provides connections to academic, career, wellness and many other services to foster a sense of belonging and community.
Within each area of programming, there is a focus on connection (to each other and the broader U of T community), as well as navigating barriers to access and inclusion.
Latin American Student Engagement is part of Access & Inclusion Peer Programs.
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Program Eligibility
This program is for Latin American students with intersectional identities, including: Racialized, international, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former) and other lived identities.
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How The Program Works
One-to-one appointments
Individual appointments in-person or online Monday to Friday, September to March.
Drop-ins
Facilitated small group discussions, September to March. Day, time and location TBA. Registration is required.
Events
Facilitated workshops and events focusing on connections to supports and Latin American clubs, staff, librarians and faculty.
Learn more about how to register for appointments, drop-ins and events under Program Registration.
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Program Activities & Schedule
5 DecEngaging in Research: African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation undergrad students
Talk to peers, staff, librarians and faculty researchers.
Date: 5 Dec 2023
Start Time: 4:30 pm
End Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Online -
Program Student Team
Alejandra
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: Latin American, First Generation. Born and raised in Puerto Rico. English is my second language.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To build a safe and welcoming environment for my peers to express themselves and ask for help.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Latin American Studies and Psychology
Year of Study: 5th
Interest(s):
- Dancing
- Writing
- Environmental justice
Learn more about Alejandra
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Program Registration
Appointments
Book an appointment on the CLNx Mentor Navigator appointment calendar.
Drop-ins
Go to the Leadership, Mentorship & Clubs events calendar on CLNx to register for drop-ins.
Events
Watch: Using the CLNx: Registering for events
You will receive a confirmation email regarding your registration. For questions and registration support, please email Adonica Huggins at adonica.huggins@utoronto.ca.
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Considerations & Exceptions
If you’re interested in further resources, please check out the Mentorship & Peer Programs resource library to learn more.
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