We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

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International Student Leaders

Meet your International Student Leaders! International Student Leaders are here to support incoming international students and exchange students upon arrival to the university.

Find more information below on our leaders who are here to support you!

Name: Aman Faculty: Science Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I reference too much from pop culture Reason you become an ISL: I want to help other students and make connections.
Name: Annlita Faculty: Business and Information Technology Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I'm Indian, but I was born and raised in Oman. So, you could say I'm spicy with an Arabian twist!🤭 Reason you become an ISL: As an international student, I empathize with the challenges faced by my fellow students. My goal is to enhance university support for current and incoming international students by utilizing my experiences and knowledge. So, I'll be here as a leader, as a friend and as a sister whenever you need!
Name: Arujan Faculty: Business and Information Technology Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: I love watches Reason you become an ISL: I am an international student myself. I want to give back and help new international students with my experience.
Name: Dilothi Faculty: Health Sciences Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: I love pasta! Reason you become an ISL: I chose to become an ISL because I can understand how tough it may be to move across to a whole new country away from your family and friends. Throughout this difficult journey I wanted to be someone who could support them and make them feel at home during their time at Ontario Tech.
Name: Fernando Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: Discovered that I am colorblind last year Reason you become an ISL: Help others with my previous experiences!
Name: Hamzi Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: I love sports Reason you become an ISL: To connect with a diverse amount of people.
Name: Kartiki Faculty: Health Sciences Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I love playing tennis! Reason you become an ISL: As an international student, I aspire to assist future international students in smoothly transitioning to university life in a new country by providing them with nourishing experiences and guidance.
Name: Shefali Faculty: Social Science and Humanities Year of study: 4th Fun Fact: I am a fan of Stan Lee's work and Marvel movies. Reason you become an ISL: I became an ISL to help support incoming international students. I understand challenges that exist for international students and hope to tell them things that I wish I knew when I started university.
Name: Jahanvi Faculty: Science Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: I went on a 25 day trip with my family without planning anything. During that trip, we travelled to 4 countries and around 28 cities without staying in a hotel for most of the days. Reason you become an ISL: I became an ISL so that I can help international students in settling in a new country by sharing my experiences with them.
Name: Maisha Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I am a certified dancer in four different dance forms Reason you become an ISL: In my first year, I had an amazing ISL who guided and bonded with me. I became an ISL eager to help new students experience similar bonds like this and create wonderful experiences for them.
Name: Zainab Faculty: Science Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: I can fluently speak Urdu, and am able to understand, but not speak punjabi Reason you become an ISL: I have seen many people, including my own parents go to the struggle of being students from another country, although they counted as domestic students since they had been living in Canada for so long. So, I want to help people become accustomed to this culture while helping them bring their culture to diversify Canada.
Name: Akshat Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I love to cook! Reason you become an ISL: I wanted to become an ISL so I could get to meet people from all over the world, and experience different cultures.
Name: Nigel Faculty: Health Sciences Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I love to play soccer. Reason you become an ISL: To help other international students and form new friendships.
Name: Tu'irani Faculty: Science Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I have been a hula dancer for 17 years now Reason you become an ISL: To use my experiences as an international student to help others :)
Name: Prathyusha Faculty: Business and Information Technology Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I am good at organizing events Reason you become an ISL: As an international student, I know how difficult it is to be in a foreign country, so I want to help international students in all aspects.
Name: Stephen Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science Year of study: 2nd Fun Fact: I love music and reading Reason you become an ISL: I love rendering support just as many have supported me.
Name: Syeda Faculty: Engineering and Applied Science Year of study: 3rd Fun Fact: I’m always Laughing Reason you become an ISL: In order to help international students to ease their starting in Canada.
Name: Funmi Faculty: Social Science and Humanities Year of study: 1st Fun Fact: I enjoy going to the movies alone Reason you become an ISL: To be a part of the international community and to participate in fun and educational activities.