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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 BBA
Hobbies: Going to the gym, Netflix, cooking.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The diverse community and available support in both academics and wellness
Major: 3rd-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: 4th-year BSc Biology with Cell, Molecular Biology and Genetics Concentration
Hobbies: Watching movies, painting, going down rabbit holes of random information I find on the internet.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The variety of resources offered on campus to support students!
Major: 4th-year Economics with Management option
Hobbies: Playing the piano, walking, cooking.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The numerous opportunities students have to be engaged in the amazing community.
Major: 3rd-year Kinesiology and Physical Education
Hobbies: Playing the violin, swimming, scouting, cooking, and watching anime.
Favourite thing about Laurier: Laurier's welcoming community and the enormous opportunities it provides for students to learn, grow, and stay engaged.
Major: 4th-year Bachelor of Business Administration
Hobbies: Watching F1 races, cooking, baking, listening to podcasts.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The vast amount of opportunities for students to get involved.
Program: 2nd Year - Digital Media and Journalism
Hobbies: Dancing, listening to music, meeting new people (though I can be shy sometimes), praying, embarking on new adventures
Favourite thing about Laurier: the wide range of opportunities made available for students and the very loving golden hawk spirit 💜💛
Program: 2nd year - Criminology and Policing
Hobbies: Playing soccer and basketball, watching sports, hanging out with friends, watching Netflix.
Favourite thing about Laurier: The Laurier Brantford YMCA is very nice and includes a spacious study space on the 4th floor that is nice for studying!
Program: 3rd year - Psychology
Hobbies: I love to cook food, play badminton, and hang out with friends and family.
Favourite thing about Laurier: Various clubs and activities you can participate in. The Laurier community welcomes you and is waiting for you to excel in your future.
Program: 2nd year - Bachelor of Digital Media & Journalism
Hobbies: Watching Netflix, working out, reading
Favourite thing about Laurier: It has various opportunities to meet new people and build meaningful relationships with one another.
Program: 3rd year - Criminology
Hobbies: I enjoy baking, watching different things on Netflix, and I love spending time with friends and family.
Favourite thing about Laurier: I enjoy the different activities and extracurriculars you can get involved in. It is a great way to meet new people and try something new!
Contact Us:
Waterloo Campus
E:
laurierinternational@wlu.ca
T:
519.884.0710 x2227
Office Location: Arts Building 2A01
Brantford Campus
E:
lbinternational@wlu.ca
T:
519.756.8228 x5418
Office Location: One Market, OM 310