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Our education, our voice: Student visions for the future of international education

Moderator: 

, Academic Skills Support Coordinator (EAL), Student Academic Success Services

Alyssa oversees academic support programming for multilingual students from a diversity of academic cultures and linguistic backgrounds. She has experience as an international student herself and is passionate about contributing to a more inclusive and equitable campus culture that values intercultural approaches to teaching and learning. 

Panelists:

Emma Zhang, 3rd year Undergraduate student from China, Arts and Science

Alexis Yang, Exchange student from China, Arts and Science

Hefei (Angelina) Zhang, Undergraduate student from China

Chihiro (Chii) Katsuyama, 3rd year Exchange student from Japan, Arts and Science

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Speak Up! Special Session

Facilitator

Dr. Johanna Amos

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Getting a job in Canada

Moderator:

, Career Education and Coach (International Students), Career Services

Daria is a former international student, who is now a professional staff cross-appointed between Career Services and ³ÉÈË´óƬ International Centre. In her dual role, she assists current international students and new graduates with career exploration and job search through career education workshops, individual career coaching, and experiential learning opportunites.

Panelists:

Violet Tang
MA in Art History '22
Grants and Programs Coordinator at Kingston Art Council
Violet is a former international student from China who holds a Master of Art in Art History from Queen’s University. Her background in the art and heritage sector includes exhibition design, public programming, and interpretation. She gained vibrant experiences in the Kingston art world as a long-term volunteer of the Kingston Association of Museums (KAM). She then worked at many cultural institutions such as Fort Henry, the City of Kingston, and Murney Tower. Violet seeks to bring cross-cultural perspectives and creativity to Kingston Art Council, fostering strong collaborative relationships and creating varied opportunities for local artists and art communities.

Victor Luna
MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering '19
Software Developer at IPG Photonics (Canada) Inc.
Victor brings international work experience from his home country of Mexico, where he worked as an Application Engineer and Customer Solutions Consultant prior to completing his Master’s degree at Queen’s. He also worked as a Research Assistant at Royal Military College of Canada, where he focused on creating 3D models and animations. Victor now works as a Software developer at IPG Photonics (Canada) Inc. Victor holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Queen’s.

Ruicheng Li 
BASc in Mechanical and Material Engineering ‘ 24
Ruicheng is a current 5th year undergraduate student from China, who is completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Mechanical and Material Engineering (graduating in April 2024), and simultaneously working on a Certificate in Business from Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. Ruicheng’s work experience includes interning as a research assistant and software developer at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, as well as working as a Junior Business Analyst at Global Affairs Canada. He is currently planning for his graduate school application with a focus on material science. 

Emma Bouillard
MA in History, European Transnational History '21
Research Assistant at CERC in Migration & Integration, Toronto Metropolitan University
Hailing from France, Emma completed part of her education at Queen’s, including a Master of Arts in History. With a vast array of experiences of working in museums, education, and research, she is a passionate advocate for all immigrants. Emma has recently started a new position with CERC Migration as a Research Assistant at the Toronto Metropolitan University, where she looks into experiences of French international students in Canada.

Ishaan Shah
Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Business Analyst in Deloitte
Ishaan came to Queen’s from India, and is now a Business Analyst in Deloitte Canada's Human Capital Organization Transformation team. He recently graduated from the Commerce program at ³ÉÈË´óƬ, where he was actively involved in DEI advocacy projects. Prior to joining Deloitte, Ishaan worked at KPMG, CIBC, a search fund, and also completed a pro-bono strategy consulting project for the Kingston Chamber of Commerce. 

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Sound Play

Facilitators:

Union Gallery

Union Gallery is a not-for-profit, student-centred public contemporary art gallery at ³ÉÈË´óƬ. UG is a space centred in community and conversation, driven by play, curiosity, curation and research-creation. We are the primary public gallery at Queen's dedicated to showcasing the range and excellence of students' artistic and curatorial practices. UG also supports local (based in Katarokwi-Kingston), regional and national professional artists to foster a diverse network of artistic production, presentation and interpretation. We're committed to supporting creative growth through merging technical and critical understandings of the arts, as well as a deeper understanding of how art can reflect the most important issues of our time. 

QWave

QWave is the premier music production collective at ³ÉÈË´óƬ. At QWave, we educate our members on the basics and intricacies of DAWs, hardware & software, promote the music they make, and facilitate the creation of their music by providing access to state-of-the-art production technology. We invite the best and the brightest of local and international producers to share their knowledge with us and develop supportive relationships with industry professionals