International Student Leaders
Our International Student Leaders (ISLs) are upper-year students who can give you a student's perspective an insight into life at Laurier. Every summer, the ISLs connect with incoming international students to:
- Welcome you to Laurier.
- Answer your questions.
- Provide you with more information about being a Golden Hawk.
Throughout the school year, ISLs plan events, host student gatherings and help engage you with all that Laurier has to offer.
ISLs are a great resource if you have questions about the student experience or if you are looking for ways to get involved on campus.
Meet this year's Waterloo ISLs and Brantford ISLs.
Become an ISL
We are always looking for students to join our ISL team. The job posting for ISLs in Waterloo and Brantford opens each year in February. Upper-year international and domestic students from all programs are welcome to apply on your campus of study.
This is a one-year position that begins each year in May. We will provide training webinars over the summer. To be an ISL for more than one year, you will need to reapply each year.
International Student Leaders (Waterloo)
Hadil Abdala
Major: 2nd-year BBA
Hobbies: Going swimming, reading books, travelling, listening to music
Favourite thing about Laurier: I love the welcoming community, along with the amazing support provided for students. I additionally love how engaging and fun O-week is! I also appreciate the small campus size and seeing friendly, recognizable faces all over campus.
Mehak Arora
Major: 3rd-year BBA
Hobbies: Painting, cooking
Favourite thing about Laurier: Laurier has given me friends that have turned into family. Everyone here is friendly and always willing to help.
Rheanna Co
Major: 3rd-year double degree in Business and Financial Math
Hobbies: Trying new food, going out for walks, learning new languages, travelling with family and friends!
Favourite thing about Laurier: Everyone is super welcoming, respectful and has wonderful Golden Hawk spirit!
Briona Du
Major: 2nd-year BBA
Hobbies: Shopping, playing badminton, watching Netflix
Favourite thing about Laurier: Everyone is so friendly; they are willing to help each other whether it be academically or socially.
Daniela Galluzzo
Major: 4th-year Languages and Literature
Hobbies: Softball, tennis, listening to music, going to concerts
Favourite thing about Laurier: The countless amount of clubs, how enthusiastic everyone is, and how everyone at Laurier feels like one big family.
Valeriya Gartman
Major: 2nd-year BBA
Hobbies: Cooking, playing tennis, watching NBA and hiking
Favourite thing about Laurier: The amazing community spirit, resource availability and support for students.
Shani Jemide
Major: 4th-year BBA
Hobbies: Reading novels, drawing, watching movies and going to the park
Favourite thing about Laurier: The numerous clubs and events on campus! There are so many opportunities to be engaged and be a part of the community here.
Lucy Liu
Gursimar (Simar) Sachar
Major: 4th-year BBA
Hobbies: Cooking, gaming, chess, playing with dogs, hiking and trying new food
Favourite thing about Laurier: Friends and family that I found which made me feel never alone. Also, puppies on campus.
Aria Zhang
Major: 2nd-year BBA
Hobbies: Listening to music, driving
Favourite thing about Laurier: Everyone is welcomed and accepted.
Serein Zhou
Major: 3rd-year Communication Studies
Hobbies: Singing and travelling
Favourite thing about Laurier: The unique campus culture.
International Student Leaders (Brantford)
Ziqian (Crystal) Huang
Major: 3rd-year BTM
Hobbies: Listening to music and travelling
Favourite thing about Laurier: For me, Laurier is a friendly community that allows student to create infinite possibility!
Ali Ibrahim
Major: 4th-year Human Rights & Human Diversity with a specialization in Human Resources Management
Hobbies: I love watching and reading inspirational and motivational movies/stories, playing soccerFavourite thing about Laurier: The Laurier community is closely knit, very welcoming and helpful! Please do ask if you need help, they will be right there for you!
Skye MacDonald
Major: 4th-year double major Human Rights & Human Diversity and Criminology with an option in International Development
Hobbies: Some of my favourite hobbies include joining school clubs/activities (Global Engagement Student Ambassadors [GESA], and the Intercultural Students Association of Brantford [ISAB]), and partaking in events that help to enrich my knowledge of other cultures (Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.).
Favourite thing about Laurier: My favourite thing about Laurier, specifically the Brantford campus, is that we are a small, tight knit community where everyone can feel welcomed and accepted for who they are!