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Asian American Peer Leader Program 2009-2010
The Asian American Center, founded in 1983, is a resource for the university and the Asian/Asian American communities and
fosters a supportive environment for the academic and personal development of students through its year-round programs and
services. The Center recognizes the mono- and multi-racial East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian peoples, cultures
and identities present in the Tufts community, and advocates for students to ensure a successful college experience.
What is a Peer Leader?
Asian American Peer Leaders are selected sophomores and juniors who work with assigned first-years who self-identify as “Asian American.” Our Peer Leader Program is a resource provided in addition to the University’s Orientation Leaders. Your Peer Leader will be writing to you over the summer and will be on campus during Orientation.  Why a Peer Leader?
Many first-years enjoy meeting upper-class students and view their Asian American Peer Leader as a valuable resource. Peer Leaders are eager to share their own experiences with you and to help you make a successful transition to college. Peer Leaders are able to address general college concerns as well as those related to growing up Asian American or Asian in America. They can also help you navigate and understand the importance of being a part of an Asian American community. Feel free to seek out your Peer Leader if you have questions on academics, co-curricular activities, resident hall life, the Asian American community, or the Tufts community-at-large. Throughout the year, your Peer Leader will keep you informed of events that may be of particular interest to you. Some new students enjoy the group social activities, while others feel more comfortable just spending individual time with their Peer Leader. You decide how and when you would like to get involved. “My Peer Leader was a great mentor who eased my transition into college by giving me advice and
encouraging me to get involved in the Asian American community. All of the Peer Leaders were very welcoming and dedicated
to making my first year a success. ”
- Joseph Ha ‘12
Peer Leaders for the class of 2013
Click each name to learn more about each Peer Leader!
Program Assistant
Orientation 2009 Events
Matriculation Day, Wednesday, September 2
Asian American Center Open House 3:00 - 4:00 P.M., Start House, 17 Latin Way Start the school year off with this great event! New students and parents are encouraged to stop by and meet fellow first-year Jumbos, Peer Leaders, faculty, and administrators! Saturday, September 5 New Students Orientation 11:30 - 1:30 P.M., Hodgdon Hall Lounge At this introductory meeting, you will learn what “Asian America” and “Asian American” means; why there is an Asian American Center and an Asian American Peer Leader Program; and what Asian American courses, faculty resources, and activities related to Asian Americans are availiable on campus. Lunch provided.  Monday, September 7 George's Island - Community Building, Part 2 This all-day retreat for Asian American Center Peer Leaders and their advisees will focus on community building and leadership in the Tufts Asian American community. What does it mean to identify as “Asian American” and be a part of an Asian American community? What kinds of issues and concerns might be specific to the Asian American experience? Why is it important to be an active part of this community? In what ways are the Asian American and larger Tufts community related? Your participation in the Asian American community is both a gateway to and an enhancement of your engagement with the larger Tufts community. We will do these explorations in group activities on one of the Boston Harbor islands. Picnic provided. You will be receiving more information on this event. RSVP required as space is limited. Post-Orientation Events
Tuesday, September 8 Asian American House Ice Cream Social 9:00-10:00 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Grab a spoon and chill out after the first day of classes with the House Residents! Share your thoughts on faculty and courses and ask House Residents any questions you have about Tufts. Saturday, September 12 Saturday Night Out - Open to All First-Years! Venture off-campus with Peer Leaders and other first-years for a night of bowling, food, and fun!  Thursday, September 17 Asian Community Reception 4:00-6:00 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Meet other first-years, upper-class students, faculty, and administrators at this annual fall event to welcome everyone back to campus. This is a marvelous opportunity to meet faculty and administrators who could be of help to you during your first year and beyond. You never know, you may find your next mentor and advisor at this reception! Friday, September 25 Discover Boston! Community Activity Open to All First-Years! 2:30 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Did you know that Tufts’ Boston Campus is located in Chinatown? What is the significance of Chinatown to you and to Tufts? Come and learn about Boston’s Chinatown, one of the oldest Asian American communities on the East Coast. You’ll hear about the current realities, challenges, and issues facing this community; why it’s important for Tufts students to engage with this urban neighborhood; and what courses and volunteer opportunities are available to you. This community learning activity will include a mini-lecture, walking tour, and dinner.
Copyright - 2009, Tufts University,
Medford, MA 02155
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