Student Affiliate Program

Affiliate Alumni

Student affiliates represent and engage with CSGJ for the duration of their studies at the University of Toronto and beyond. This diverse group of students interested in Japanese culture and politics support our mission by fostering a greater understanding of contemporary Japan, and have exclusive access to opportunities and our networks.

2023-2024

Woman holding a coffee inside a colorful room.

Woman wearing glasses and a beanie crouching down in the snow and smiling.

Woman in white cardigan standing in front of a white wall.

Man in gray shirt wearing glasses standing in front of a white wall

Elva Tsz Pui Yung, B.A. '24

Samantha Moura Novais de Quadros, B.A. '24

Dania Asahi Ogie, M.P.P. '24

Jonathan Wang, B.A. '24

Man in yellow shirt and red cap with glasses smiling and posing

Man in gray t-shirt standing in front of Japanese red tori gates

Man wearing white jacket sitting in front of a house.

Girl wearing flannel shirt standing in front of city skyline

Adley Ho, M.P.P. '24

Jared Ren, B.A. '24

David Daigneault B.A. '26

Kristi Deki, B.A. '24

2022-2023

Man with grey shirt sitting with arms crossed.

Alan Fan, B.A. '24

Katie Bolissian, M.P.P. '23

Katie is also an alumni of Japan's Kakehashi Project (2022-2023 cohort).

Amelia Gipp, B.A. '23

Amelia is also an alumni of Japan's Kakehashi Project (2022-2023 cohort)

Erica Matsui, B.A. '23

Arnaud Nsamirizi M.G.A '23

Arnaud is also an alumni of Japan's Kakehashi Project (2022-2023 cohort).

Mei Kanda, B.Sc. '23

Jai Singh, B.A. '23

Leo Teng, B.A. '23

Leo is also an alumni of Japan's Kakehashi Project (2022-2023 cohort).

Taisei Inoue, B.A. '23

2021-2022

Bailey Midori Hoy, B.A. ‘21

Jenny Liu, B.A. '22

Brian Wu, B.A. '22

Anvesh Jain, B.A. ‘21

Aisha Shafaqat, B.A. '22

Vanessa Biklo, B.A. '22

Abena Somiah, B.A. '22

Christal Cheng, B.A. '22

Cheryl Cheung, B.A. '22

Interested in joining the community?

As a student affiliate, you will have the opportunity to:

Attend invitation-only events
Be featured on the CSGJ website and social media
Lead future student initiatives related to the Centre
Submit written reflections to be published on the CSGJ website
Earn a Co-Curricular Record (CCR) Credit for your participation

To join us, you must:

be a current U of T student (undergraduate & graduate)
commit to attending at least two CSGJ events per academic year
have taken, or currently be taking, at least one course related to contemporary Japan at U of T (or equivalent), or have participated in the Kakehashi Project

WE ARE ALWAYS WELCOMING NEW STUDENT AFFILIATES! CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY.

Events and Program Coordinator

csgj.munk@utoronto.ca