International Student Leaders

Leader profiles

• Diana

  Faculty of Science

  Fun fact: I was part of the university's varsity badminton team last academic year.

  Reason for becoming an ISL: 

  To help out all the incoming international students, because when I was a first year student, the ISL students were really helpful and very welcoming and I want to do the same thing for other incoming students.

• Mayode

  Faculty of Health Sciences

  Fun fact: I was a vocal major in high school.

  Reason for becoming an ISL: Just to keep the community circle growing, love to make people's transition sweet and smooth!

• Anushka

  Faculty of Science

  Fun fact: Very Outgoing, Love to travel!

  Reason for becoming an ISL:  As an international student, I struggled with making friends, adapting to the weather, and handling daily life alone—from groceries to homesickness. I became an ISL to help others through these challenges and show them that it’s possible to build connections, enjoy new cities, explore diverse cultures, and truly make the most of life in a new country.

• Areeba

  Faculty of Science

  Fun fact:  If there's a university event happening, you'll probably see me there, and I also love making TikToks and reading books!

  Reason for becoming an ISL: I became an ISL becase I know how important it is to find your people at university, and honestly, I just wanted to help turn campus into one big second family :)

• Yasmin
  

  Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science

  Fun fact: My las name means "memorizer" in Arabic, which is hilarious because I usually have the memory of a goldfish.

  Reason for becoming an ISL: To help and guide students the way I wish I was guided. 

• Konner

  Faculty of Science

  Fun fact: I absolutely love all kinds of food!

  Reason for becoming an ISL: To help integrate students coming from abroad!

• Drimon
  

  Faculty of Business and Information Technology 

  Fun fact: I like playing video games and exploring.

  Reason for becoming an ISL: To help others get used to the daily life here.
• Chaithra

  Faculty of Science 

  Fun fact: I've visited all the provinces east of Ontario. I love travelling. 

  Reason for becoming an ISL: Get to meet new students, help them out and make them feel welcomed. 

• Favour

  Faculty of Health Science 

  Fun fact: I can't sing or dance. 

  Reason for becoming an ISL: I want to help new students feel welcomed, supported, informed, guided, and a little less overwhelmed. I want to help them transition into the new phase of their life without getting burnout. 

• Fareeha
  

  Faculty of Science 

  Fun fact: I can binge-watch an entire series in a single sitting, like it's a skill. 

  Reason for becoming an ISL: I became an ISL to help students feel less lonely and more welcomed as they start a new chapter away from home. 

• Nikkita

  Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science 

  Fun fact: I love to play basketball. 

  Reason for becoming an ISL: I'm an international student myself and I know how it feels to be away from family and friends. So, I want to connect and help other international students.

• Lara

  Faculty of Science 

  Fun fact: I really like baking, specially tall and elaborate cakes!

  Reason for becoming an ISL: To help out international students in the whole university abroad experience.

• Branice

  Faculty of Social Science 

  Fun fact: My favorite animals are pandas!

  Reason for becoming an ISL: I want to connect with and help support international students. 

• Amarachi

  Faculty of Health Science 

  Fun fact: I play for the Ontario Tech women's basketball team. 

  Reason for becoming an ISL: To help all students feel engaged with the Ontario Tech community!