{"id":361806,"date":"2022-05-05T11:48:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T15:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/?page_id=361806"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:15:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T20:15:36","slug":"york-first-friend","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/students\/international\/york-first-friend\/","title":{"rendered":"York First Friend International Peer Mentorship Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Making the decision to move to Toronto and attend 快播视频 was a big one, and we\u2019re so glad you did! As you prepare for your journey, we want you to feel supported. There are many resources for first-year students and international students, like yourself, but nothing beats having friends to share the adventure with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in connecting with other incoming international students while benefiting from the guidance of an upper-year York student along the way, then the York First Friend program is for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/academic-advising\/new-students\/\">Academic Advising Appointments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">York International<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/\">Student Supports &amp; Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/GzFwZw3kbx\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register Now <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.3%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/yff-vari-friends.png\" alt=\"Two male students laughing on campus\" class=\"wp-image-362205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/yff-vari-friends.png 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/05\/yff-vari-friends-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.6%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Why participate? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that as an international student, preparing for university can be a sometimes stressful and nerve-wracking process. Let us help you connect with a new friend at York to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share your questions, anxieties and excitement with someone who has been through it before and can help guide you through the experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect and discuss common questions about enrollment, housing, the visa process, student life and anything else you are wondering about.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain tips and insider knowledge to prepare you for your transition to 快播视频 and to Canada.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start your first semester strong with a resource person dedicated to helping just you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the York First Friend program, students should be able to\u2026&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify specific campus services to assist with transition and academic support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain the value of social interactions with peers and mentors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create significant connections with other international students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate through the first-year experience at 快播视频.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full img-thumbnail rounded-0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/02\/CampusLife350x235.jpg\" alt=\"students sitting on the bench in front of student centre on Keele Campus\" class=\"wp-image-360860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/02\/CampusLife350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2022\/02\/CampusLife350x235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/12\/New-P8-Goal4-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Simply fill out the York First Friend <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/GzFwZw3kbx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign-up form<\/a> to tell us a little about yourself and request a match.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/12\/New-P1-Goal2-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once you submit your completed form, the York First Friend Committee will review your application to determine if you have been admitted into the program and will begin the matching process with a mentor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/guidance-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once admitted, you will be invited to the York First Friend Program Orientation, where you will connect with our upper-year peer mentors and learn more about the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2021\/07\/problem_solving-wpcf_200x93.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In the program, you will participate in regular check-ins with your mentor, explore various resources and learn about student life at York. You will also have the option to participate in social events and meet other first-year students. The first half of the program (pre-arrival) will be virtual over Zoom and the second half will continue in-person after you arrive to York!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/wp-content\/plugins\/yu-blockpatterns\/img\/learnmore.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11892\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any other questions related to international student supports at the Faculty of LA&amp;PS, email <a href=\"mailto:lapsint@yorku.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lapsint@yorku.ca<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container 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