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

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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.
Katie Bolissian headshot
Amelia Gipp headshot
Headshot of Erica Matsui

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 headshot
Mei Kanda headshot
Jai Singh headshot
Leo Teng headshot

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). 

Headshot of Taisei Inoue

Taisei Inoue, B.A. '23

2021-2022

Headshot of Bailey Irene Midori Hoy

Bailey Midori Hoy, B.A. ‘21

Headshot of Jenny Liu

Jenny Liu, B.A. '22

Headshot of Brian Wu

Brian Wu, B.A. '22

Headshot of Anvesh Jain

Anvesh Jain, B.A. ‘21

Headshot of Aisha Shafaqat

Aisha Shafaqat, B.A. '22

Headshot of Vanessa Biklo

Vanessa Biklo, B.A. '22

Headshot of Abena Somiah

Abena Somiah, B.A. '22

Headshot of Christal Cheng standing in front of the Supreme Court sign

Christal Cheng, B.A. '22

Headshot of Cheryl Cheung

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

Events and Program Coordinator