The YU Explore Ambassador Program is open to all UNMA students who are automatically enrolled and contacted by an ambassador through LA&PS Life or email. They’ll schedule 1-on-1 meetings to guide you toward academic and personal success, with at least one meeting required each semester. Ambassadors are here to share their experiences, resources, and advice, so take advantage of their support. Don’t forget to sign up to LA&PS Life to access more events, information, and resources.
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Undeclared major students, we’ve got your back!
Undeclared major (UNMA) students at York have unique needs. Often needing extra guidance, care, and a helping hand, UNMA students can benefit from information about academics, careers, finances, accessibility needs, accommodations, student clubs, associations and ways to get involved.
All UNMAs can benefit from their connection to a YU Explore Ambassador Program and the well-rounded support they can provide to students, from students who were in their shoes not long ago.
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YU Explore Ambassadors
Our YU Explore Ambassadors for the 2025-26 academic year are excited to welcome all new and first year students to the Undeclared Major (UNMA) program! Our Ambassador program is designed to match new and first year UNMA students to upper-year students of a various majors and academic, career, and personal interests to help you successfully navigate the transition to university life at York.
YU Explore Ambassadors are trained to support you through your first year journey to help you find friends, join campus clubs and student groups, access campus resources and services, communicate with professors and peers, and much more. Learn more below about our YU Explore Ambassadors dedicated to positively impacting the student experience of first year UNMAs at York.
Meet the Ambassadors!
Taranoum Foghani
Year of Study: 4
Major: BA Educational Studies
Fun Fact: I'm learning ASL!
Michelle Gyimah Asamoah
Year of Study: 2
Major: ITEC major
I was recently undeclared until I got accepted to the ITEC program.
Fun Fact: I somehow pick the slowest grocery line; it’s a talent at this point.
Stefan Kupiak
Year of Study: 3
Major: Data Science Major, UNMA Alumni
Fun Fact: 4x judo national medalist.
Dea Lall
Year of Study: 4
Major: Human Resource Management, UNMA Alumni
Fun Fact: I'm in the process of writing a fictional novel.
Arthika Logeswaran
Year of Study: 2
Major: Human Resources Management (Honours)
I'm excited to help students navigate their academic journey and create a welcoming space where they can succeed and feel supported.
Lavanya Maithani
Year of Study: 3
Major: Sociology
I am excited to make connections and foster a sense of community.
Alisha Moin
Year of Study: 2
Major: Political Science
Fun Fact: I love playing my electric guitar.
Grace Olagunju
Year of Study: 3
Major: Cognitive Science
Fun Fact:
I enjoy volunteering at hospitals especially working with the elderly population.
Leah Parker
Year of Study: 2
Major: French, Minor in Education
I’m excited to gain meaningful volunteer experience as a student ambassador and help other students.
Peter Sakhno
Year of Study: 3
Major: Double Major Criminology and Political Science
I’m excited to connect with students, share resources, and help them feel supported and confident in achieving their academic and personal goals.
Gunjan Sharma
Year of Study: 4
Major: Law and Society
I'm excited to be able to be there for the first year students as connecting to my experience when I was in their shoes, the whole transition can get a little overwhelming.
Joshua Zafar
Year of Study: 3
Major: Psychology Honours
Excited to give back by helping UNMA students and supporting others in overcoming academic and personal challenges.
Kathy Zhao
Year of Study: 4
Major: Concurrent Education - Majoring in Sociology, previous UNMA
Fun Fact: I like trying and learning new things! I pick up the guitar once in a while to learn a new song!