Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Intercultural Engagement

Join Our Team

The Global Peers (formerly the Global Engagement Student Committee or GESC) are peer educators whose goal is to motivate students to build an inclusive SFU community that celebrates diversity.

Applications are currently open! Please check out the opportunity on My Involvement Job ID #5365

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Why become a Global Peer?

Improve your Communication Skills

  • Liaising with SFU clubs and societies, the Global Student Centre, International Services for Students, and other university partners will improve your written communication skills.
  • Events and discussion facilitation will help you practice your public speaking.
  • Interacting with attendees, teamwork with fellow peers and Global Community staff will improve your interpersonal skills.

Improve your Leadership Skills

  • Identify and work on your strengths and areas for improvement to increase your confidence.
  • Opportunities to take a leadership role in programs and events
  • Practice and build strong skills in time management

Practice and Learn Intercultural Skills

  • Build skills in intercultural competencies through training and weekly meeting with a diverse team
  • Learn about different cultures from planning inclusive events and participating in celebration of cultures 

Gain Experience in Project Management

  • Possible opportunity to lead a event or project
  • Team skills

Meaningful Connections

Peer Coaching

Have questions? Contact us at iengage@sfu.ca