“I'm an international student from the island of Trinidad & Tobago and my role within the SSU is Vice President of International Affairs where I would be working specifically with international students to assist in any issues that come their way. I would be working both internally & externally with the college to make sure I can advise accordingly about your concerns. I chose to work with the SSU because I wanted to be able to work directly with students in an open environment and help share my assistance whilst building relationships in the workplace. As for what I love most about Sheridan, I like that all campuses are very diverse coming to students and it makes it feel more at home for most. ”
Get to know Leia:
What are some of your goals for your role this year?
“The goals that I plan to accomplish for the year include being able to work with students face to face & find a solution to some of the many issues international students encounter. I want to be able to resolve outstanding matters, meanwhile also creating a space to connect equally within diversity and inclusiveness. Furthermore, I would like to assist students in feeling comfortable in newer environments whereby adaptability doesn't feel impossible or difficult. Overall, I aim to meet these objectives by receiving feedback through students and connecting with several departments externally and internally throughout the college to help make a positive change.”
What program are you in? And why did you choose this program at Sheridan?
“I am currently pursuing a degree in the Honours BBA Finance Program & the reason I chose this program was because I caved an interest in the use of money and how it works, therefore leading to going into this industry and understanding that through the works of the business world.”
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1) Travel to my pending tourist destinations
2) Learn to play an instrument & join a band
3) Live downtown in an apartment with my best friend for the summer
What was your first memory of the SSU? How did you discover that the SSU existed for student support?
“My first memory with the SSU was joining the virtual events on their website during COVID and gaining a feel for what the union was like, and I liked the welcomeness from their staff where I was able to learn about the resources they provided and what was available to students. Therefore, I continued taking part in events as well as in-person events in the future such as the Loud Luxury Concert which was an absolute blast during FROSH week!”
Which SSU Perk Partner is your personal favourite?
“ STACK Barbecue would have to be my favourite because it was the first perk partner I used and also, I was their first student to use our perk discount!”
Are you a part of any SSU clubs/ associations or volunteer work?
“Volunteer work with Sheridan’s EDGE Program.”
What's the best SSU event you've attended so far?
“ Halloween Haunt”
Leia’s Favourites
Song: Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Food: Pizza/Pasta
Movie: The Polar Express
Book: The Fault In Our Stars
TV Show: Gossip Girl
Meet the Team
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“My journey to Canada was an unexpected one but also a rough one to speak. This was because, at that point in time, I was unsure about my career, what I wanted to do, and where I wanted to go, but I knew I didn’t want to stay where I lived. As a solo female leaving my little island of Trinidad and Tobago, transitioning to a cold climate country is both a huge culture shock and a shift in general.”