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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:
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.
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.
Major: 4th-year Film Studies
Hobbies: Crochet and video editing.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The wide range of opportunities available to get involved.
Major: 3rd-year Psychology, Philosophy minor, Leadership option
Hobbies: Dancing, travelling, taekwondo, exploring different cultures, etc.
Favourite thing about Laurier: A sense of belonging among the Laurier community, and an absolutely health and fun environment for students and staff.
Major: 4th-year Langauges
Hobbies: Netflix, dancing, connecting with people.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The friendly community and campus. There are also so many opportunities to leard and grow both professionally and as a person by being involved around campus.
Major: 3rd-year BBA, minor in Economics
Hobbies: Playing cricket, reading.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The vast amount of opportunities for students to get involved.
Major: 4th-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.
Major: 3rd-year BBA
Hobbies: Watching movies, cooking, and Kpop
Favourite thing about Laurier: Laurier is as warm as a big family.
Major: 2nd-year BBA
Hobbies: Music, Netflix, Youtube, talking to people.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The student community and the opportunities available here.
Major: Economics
Hobbies: Reading, travelling and playing music.
Favourite thing about Laurier: There are lots of chances provided for us to explore ourselves and be involved in different communities.
Program: 3rd-year Digital Media and Journalism with a minor in Leadership
Hobbies: Dancing, photography, listening to music
Favourite thing about Laurier: The amazing community the campus offers as well as different opportunities and resources provided for students. 💜💛
Program: 2nd-year Psychology
Hobbies: Cooking, listening to music (all genres to be honest), gaming and meeting new people
Favourite thing about Laurier: One thing I love about Laurier are the places for international students like the office, where you can chill with your friends and hang out with them.
Program: 3rd-year Health Administration with a concentration in Management of Community Services
Hobbies: Playing The Sims, listening to podcasts and doing yoga
Favourite thing about Laurier: The welcoming and helpful staff and students.
Program: 2nd-year Law Degree (Sussex) and Criminology (Laurier)
Hobbies: Reading, make-up, watching movies
Favourite thing about Laurier: The amazing people on campus!
Program: 4th-year Psychology
Hobbies: Cooking, listening to music, travel
Favourite thing about Laurier: Laurier embraces and celebrates the rich tapestry of human diversity, fostering inclusive environments that promote equitable access, representation and opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
Contact Us:
Waterloo Campus
E:
laurierinternational@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x2227
Office Location: Arts Building 2A01
Brantford Campus
E:
laurierinternational@wlu.ca
T:
519.756.8228 x5418
Office Location: One Market, OM 310