Our International Student Success Ambassadors plan and host interactive and relevant events for all LA&PS international students, and also serve as Peer Mentors for all LA&PS first year international students.
Get acquainted with our amazing team members below, and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. We're here to help!
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Contact our team anytime with questions, feedback or just to say hi at lapsint@yorku.ca.
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International Student Success Ambassadors and Study Abroad Assistant
Ridhima Arora
International Student Success Ambassador, Academic Success Programs
Bachelor of Commerce, Finance
Fun fact: I actually love going to concerts alone! It might sound a bit quirky, but it’s my chance to get lost in the music, dance like nobody's watching, and fully enjoy every moment. Plus, it opens up the opportunity for spontaneous adventures and meeting new people!
Stephanie Luong
Study Abroad Ambassador
Biology
Fun fact: I studied Spanish for a month in Avila, Spain last summer
Camila Nakamura
International Student Success Ambassador, Orientation and Transition
Economics & Math
Fun fact: I speak a little bit of German
OluwaJuwon Olofe
International Student Success Ambassador, Career Development
Law and Society
Fun fact: I love programming/coding and playing the piano.
Global & Community Engagement Unit
Dina Meghdadi
Manager, International Student Success and Engagement
mdina@yorku.ca
Fun fact: I used to be a Flamenco dance teacher in my previous life.
Fun fact: I’ve lived abroad in both Italy and Australia!
Fun fact: I am a huge fan of zombie movies, mainly because the genre leads me to ponder various questions about human fragility and resilience. Either way, I would love to play a zombie, preferably alongside a zombie dog. Just saying…
Fun fact: I love Jellycat and have a cute popcorn bag