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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.
This program is for Southeast Asian students with intersectional identities, including: Racialized, international, English as a second language, religious or spiritual, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former) and other lived identities.
Register to make an appointment
or attend a drop-in
Southeast Asian Mentor Navigator appointments and drop-ins are available to all undergraduate students who identify as Southeast Asian with intersectional identities, including: Racialized, international, English as a second language, religious or spiritual, 2SLGBTQIA+, mature, Transitional Year Programme students (current & former) and other lived identities.
Mentor Navigators are available for individual appointments and drop-ins from October to March.
Meet the Mentor Navigators

Elias (he/him)
Mentor Navigator
Southeast Asian, First Generation
Undergraduate, 4th year
Additional Intersectional Identities:
Filipino
Program of Study:
Psychology major, Sociology & Education and Society double minors
Best Thing About This Program:
I can empower and support underrepresented students by sharing my knowledge and life experiences, helping them navigate their academic and personal journeys, and fostering a strong sense of belonging and success within the community.
Interests:
Visiting cafes, long walks, cooking

Julia (she/her)
Mentor Navigator
Southeast Asian, First Generation
Undergraduate, 3rd year
Additional Intersectional Identities:
Vietnamese
Program of Study:
Economics & Statistics double major
Best Thing About This Program:
I can share my passion for guiding and supporting other students particularly those from diverse backgrounds like myself, which aligns with my experience in fostering inclusivity and helping others navigate challenges in their academic and personal journeys.
Interests:
Running, painting, photography
Upcoming Events
Facilitated workshops and events focusing on connections to supports and Southeast Asian clubs, staff, librarians and faculty.
View the event listing on Folio.
In Our Words: Navigating Graduate School as Black African, Latinx/a/o, and Filipino students
July 17, 5 – 6 p.m.
Online
This panel Q&A brings together Black African, Latinx/a/o, and Filipino students who will share the structural barriers they encountered on their journey to / through graduate school, how they’ve been navigating these challenges, and their graduate research focused on these topics.
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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