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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.
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Program Eligibility
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.
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How The Program Works
One-to-one appointments
Individual appointments in-person or online Monday to Friday, October to March. Booking is required.
Drop-ins
Facilitated small group discussions, day, time and location TBA, October to March. CLNx registration is required.
Events
Facilitated workshops and events focusing on connections to supports and Southeast Asian 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 Student Team
Richard
Pronouns: He/him
Identity: Southeast Asian, Vietnamese - Canadian raised in Toronto, Buddhist.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To assist students to feel less alone at such a large university.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Health and Disease, and Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Music
- Movies
- Food
Learn more about Richard
Yi En
Pronouns: She/her
Identity: Southeast Asian, First Generation. Born in Malaysia, raised in Singapore. International student in Canada for less than 5 years.
Role on Team: Mentor Navigator
Why I became a mentor navigator: To help fellow students, especially those who share similar lived experiences and struggles.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Sociology, Urban Studies, and Diaspora and Transnational Studies
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Books
- Photography
- Nature
Learn more about Yi En
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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.