Southeast Asian Student Engagement

Mentor Navigators will be available for individual appointments and drop-ins starting September 2022. Subscribe to our newsletter and join our Facebook group to continue to receive news of upcoming events, job opportunities and more.

Southeast Asian 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.

Southeast Asian Student Engagement is part of Access & Inclusion Peer Programs.

Program Eligibility
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, in-person discussions every Tuesday from 3 – 4 p.m., September to March. Location TBA. Registration is required.

Events

Facilitated workshops and events focusing on connections to supports and Southeast Asian clubs, staff and faculty.

Learn more about how to register for appointments, drop-ins and events under Program Registration.

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Program Activities & Schedule

25 Oct

Southeast Asian Students & Clubs Welcome

Meet Southeast Asian peers, club leaders, staff and faculty who will share their experiences, supports and advice. Event ends with a social!

Date: 25 Oct 2022
Start Time: 4:00 pm
End Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Virtual

Register

5 Dec

Black, Latin American, Southeast Asian & First Generation Undergrad Students Engaging in Research

African Black Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian and First Generation students discuss research with involved upper year Mentor Navigators and professors from a variety of disciplines who will share their perspectives on: how to demystify research and why this experience is important for undergrads; wayfinding and tips for preparing applications; and the demand for equitable access to opportunities. Presentation, faculty panel and Q&A, breakout rooms - bring your questions!

Date: 5 Dec 2022
Start Time: 5:00 pm
End Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Virtual

Register
Program Student Team
Wan Li

Pronouns: she/they

Identity: Chinese Malaysian, First Generation

Role on Team: Mentor Navigator

Why I became a mentor navigator: To make the university experience less isolating.

Status: Undergraduate

Program of Study: Human Geography and Contemporary Asian Studies

Year of Study: 4th

Interest(s):

Running

Reading

Drawing

Learn more about Wan Li
Natalie

Pronouns: she/her

Identity: Burmese, Dai, French-Canadian, First Generation, Buddhist

Role on Team: Mentor Navigator

Why I became a mentor navigator: To help create a community that's inclusive and supportive.

Status: Undergraduate

Program of Study: Peace, Conflict and Justice, and Contemporary Asian Studies

Year of Study: 3rd

Interest(s):

Reading

Eating

Nature

Learn more about Natalie
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.
Considerations & Exceptions