York International Global Peer Program: Peer Mentor Application (2021-2022)

Please answer all questions to be considered for participation in the Global Peer Program as a Peer Mentor.

Note: The Peer Mentor Position is a volunteer opportunity, and the role requires that you offer support and information to incoming international students about student life at York University.

Being a Peer Mentor allows you to become a student leader to gain valuable leadership skills and work experience.

Name: Name: * First Last
Preferred Name:
York Student Number: *
Must be between 6 and 9 digits. Currently Entered: 0 digits.
YorkU Email Address (@my.yorku.ca or @yorku.ca e-mail domain) *

Confirm Email Address *
Alternative Email Address:
Local Phone Number: Local Phone Number: - ### - ### ####
Faculty: *
Program of Study: *
Year of study (Beginning in September 2021): *

Year of study (Beginning in September 2021): First year Second year Third year Fourth year 5+ year

Please note: Preference will be given to those in their third and fourth year of studies.
Study Level: *

Study Level: Undergraduate Graduate
Student Status: *

Student Status: International Domestic
How did you find out about this program? *

How did you find out about this program? York International website York International social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, WeChat) York International staff From a professor, TA, or other staff International student orientation session Poster or Flyer Email From another student Other Other
Have you participated in this program before? *

Have you participated in this program before? Yes No
1. Why do you want to be a Peer Mentor? *
2. What do you think are the key challenges that incoming international students face and how would you address those challenges as a Peer Mentor? *
3. As a Peer Mentor, you would be expected to dedicate a large amount of time to support fellow international students. How will you ensure that you are able to prioritize academics and fulfill your Peer Mentor responsibilities? *
4. How will you challenge yourself to stay motivated throughout the year and avoid burnout? *
Please describe why you want to be involved with York International in this position: *
List all languages spoken: *
List you talents and hobbies: *

List you talents and hobbies: Public Speaking Graphic Design Web Design Writing Research Networking Leadership Performing Singing Dancing Other Other
Self-Identification Survey:

Dear YorkU Member,

At York, we boast a culture of respect, equity, diversity and inclusivity, where we value each other's differences and exercise our strengths. The following survey is optional but highly encouraged. This survey will help us identify students’ individual backgrounds to offer services and resources adaptable to different situations and needs.

An example of an effort to build respectful and inclusive relationships with the Black community at York University includes the Black Excellence at York University.

Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) provides Black students with the supports they need to transition to university and maximize their student experience on the path to graduation. Through workshops, specialized events, mentoring, academic advising and more, BE YU is designed to champion the academic, professional and personal success of York’s Black student community. To learn more, visit:https://futurestudents.yorku.ca/black-excellence.
Home Country (Please put N/A if you prefer not to disclose): *
Gender: *

Gender: Female Male Non-binary I prefer not to disclose information about my gender.
Ethnicity/Cultural Background: (You are invited to check all that apply) *

Ethnicity/Cultural Background: (You are invited to check all that apply) Arab Black (e.g. African-American, Canadian, Carribean) Chinese Fillipino Japanese Korean Non-Hispanic White or Euro-American Non-White Latin American (including indigenous persons from Central and South America) Non-White West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Lebanese, Afghan) South Asian/West Indian (e.g., Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Indian, Guyanese, Trinidadian, Sri Lankan, East African) South East Asian (e.g., Burmese, Cambodian/Kampuchean, Laotian, Malaysian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian) Persons of Mixed Origin I prefer not to disclose information about my ethnicity/cultural background. Other Other
Persons with disabilities are those that have a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment). Based on this definition, are you a person with a disability? *

Persons with disabilities are those that have a long-term or recurring physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment). Based on this definition, are you a person with a disability? Yes No I prefer not to say.
An Aboriginal (Indigenous) person is a North American Indian, Métis, or Inuit and/or a Treaty Indian or a Registered Indian and/or member of an Indian Band/First Nation. Based on this definition, are you an Aboriginal (indigenous) person? *

An Aboriginal (Indigenous) person is a North American Indian, Métis, or Inuit and/or a Treaty Indian or a Registered Indian and/or member of an Indian Band/First Nation. Based on this definition, are you an Aboriginal (indigenous) person? Yes No I prefer not to say.
LGBTQ2+ is an acronym for persons who identify, for example as, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, genderqueer, questioning, or who otherwise express gender or sexual diversity. Based on this definition, do you identify as LGBTQ2+? *

LGBTQ2+ is an acronym for persons who identify, for example as, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited, genderqueer, questioning, or who otherwise express gender or sexual diversity. Based on this definition, do you identify as LGBTQ2+? Yes No I prefer not to say.
As part of your roles and responsibilities as a Peer Mentor, there will be regular meetings and ongoing training sessions throughout the year. *

As part of your roles and responsibilities as a Peer Mentor, there will be regular meetings and ongoing training sessions throughout the year. I agree to attend the meetings and trainings as specified.
By signing up for the Global Peer Program, I give my consent for York International to provide my contact information to my Peers. *

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