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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 Undergraduate and Graduate 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.
Program: 3rd-year Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Hobbies: From coding, painting, and cooking to playing badminton and creating fun social media content, I love mixing tech, creativity, and good vibes!
Favourite thing about Laurier: Everything! Especially the strong sense of community and the countless opportunities for students. The supportive atmosphere and close-knit student body truly make it feel like home.
Program: 4th year, Business Technology Management (Brantford Campus)
Hobbies: Cooking and doodling.
Favourite thing about Laurier: I love Laurier for its vibrant diversity and the wide range of courses that let me explore different interests and cultures in an inclusive, welcoming environment.
Program: 4th year, Computer Science
Hobbies: Reading books, working out, and learning new skills
Favourite thing about Laurier: What I love most about Laurier is the community. It's a place where everyone is accepted for who they are, and the supportive atmosphere encourages personal growth. Whether it's academics, extracurriculars, or just day-to-day life, Laurier offers a space where you can truly be yourself.
Program: 3rd year, Health Sciences
Hobbies: I read books, write poems and watch movies
Favourite thing about Laurier: Laurier is where ambition thrives on caffeine and you grow through research, leadership, and late-night grind. It’s where you unexpectedly become your best version of yourself — with group chats, Google Docs, and geese.
Program: 2nd year, Psychology
Hobbies: Yoga, exploring new cafes, and reading
Favourite thing about Laurier: The welcoming and inclusive community, there's always a friendly face around and so many opportunities to connect with people from all over the world!
Program: 3rd year, BBA
Hobbies: Cricket, soccer, and travelling
Favourite thing about Laurier: The tight-knit diverse community that is very welcoming to everyone.
Program: 2nd year in the BBA and Computer Science Double Degree
Hobbies: Reading novels, playing table tennis, and swimming
Favourite thing about Laurier: I love the supportive environment—I've received so much kindness and encouragement from the Laurier community, which truly makes it feel like home.
Program: 2nd year Master of Applied Computing
Hobbies: Soccer, rock climbing, Table Tennis, football, and cricket
Favourite thing about Laurier: Laurier is a community that pushes you to aim higher where ideas turn into impact and every challenge is a chance to grow. From supportive professors to hands-on projects and a campus full of energy, it’s a place where you don’t just study, you evolve.
Program: Master's student, MSc Mathematics- Data Science and Analytics
Hobbies: Reading inspirational books, drawing and painting, and cycling.
Favourite thing about Laurier: I love Laurier for its supportive and inclusive community, inspiring academic environment, and vast resources that have empowered me to grow both personally and professionally as an international student.
Program: Master of Applied Computing
Hobbies: I am interested in learning new things and making myself a better person that everyone loves being around.
Favourite thing about Laurier: Its large connecting community that takes care of each other and which provides multiple opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Program: Master's student, MA Theology (Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy)
Hobbies: Classical literature, Paganini and Beethoven, Playing my violin, and Travelling.
Favourite thing about Laurier: I love that there's always something happening on campus and the absolutely lovely diverse community here. Everyone is so very kind, and encouraging!
Program: 2nd year MBA with concentrations in Finance and Business
Hobbies: Passionate about spirituality and taro reading, spending time in nature, hiking, and discovering new food spots.
Favourite thing about Laurier: Getting to connect with students and getting to help them navigate their academic and personal journeys :)