For new international students at Brock, finding a sense of belonging can start with something as simple as a friendly face at an event or help finding resources on campus.<\/p>\n
Brock International student ambassadors will support these opportunities through peer mentorship, campus events and cultural programming.<\/p>\n
The 2025-26 team brings together four standout returning ambassadors and five new members eager to build connections within the Brock community.<\/p>\n
For fourth-year Biomedical Sciences student Irene Charley, returning to the ambassador role was an easy decision.<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing an ambassador has been one of the most meaningful parts of my time at Brock,\u201d she said. \u201cI had such a great time being part of the Lunar New Year celebration, where so many students came together to share culture, food and traditions. That sense of belonging is what I want to continue creating.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born and raised in United Arab Emirates, Charley\u2019s advice to international students is to stay curious and take advantage of opportunities on campus.<\/p>\n
\u201cAsk questions, join clubs, attend events, make friends and enjoy your time,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Charley is one of four returning ambassadors who made a strong impact during the past year. The returning team also includes fourth-year Medical Sciences students Ray Lin and Daniel Oguejiofor and second-year Data Science and Financial Analytics student Andri Hudlin.<\/p>\n
For Hudlin, who is returning for a second year, the program represents both leadership and belonging.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour time at Brock is what you make it, so why not make it the best experience you can?\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Among the new team members bringing fresh energy and perspectives to the group is Malik Abdullah, a third-year Accounting co-op student who is excited to begin his journey as an ambassador.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to be an ambassador because I want every international student to know they belong here,\u201d Abdullah said. \u201cMy advice is simple. Make connections and get involved. It truly shapes your experience at Brock.\u201d<\/p>\n
Other new members of the team include Rumman Rafiq, a third-year Business Administration student with a passion for student leadership; Jay Shah, a third-year Computer Science student active in the Computer Science Society; Louis Tieu, a second-year MBA student specializing in Accounting; and incoming first-year Medical Sciences student Nethra Balaji, who is beginning her Brock journey with a commitment to service and community.<\/p>\n
Together, the nine ambassadors will take on responsibilities that include welcoming new students, assisting with campus events and helping to highlight cultural traditions from around the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to have such a diverse and passionate group of ambassadors this year,\u201d said Carolyn Villella, International Student Life Specialist. \u201cTheir experiences and leadership will enrich the campus community and support Brock\u2019s commitment to internationalization.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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