International Programs Student Leadership Team

What is the International Programs Student Leadership Team?

The International Programs Student Leadership Team is a committee comprised of students studying in Renison's Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE), English for Academic Success (EFAS), and Go Abroad: Learning for Sustainability (GOALS) programs. The team meets bi-weekly each term to help its members practice their English language skills, develop leadership skills through teamwork and collaboration, and gain Canadian volunteer experience.

International Programs Student Leadership Team facilitate pop-up events in the Renison and University of Waterloo campus with the goal to reinforce the message of kindness and community on campus.

Our Goals

The goals of the International Programs Student Leadership Team include:

Provide an opportunity for students studying in the BASE, EFAS, and GOALS programs to gain Canadian volunteer experience by completing a total of 20+ volunteer hours in one term.
Develop English language confidence and skills in students studying in Renison International Programs.
Contribute to the student experience by hosting fun and educational events developed and facilitated by students.
Foster an environment of growth for BASE, EFAS, and GOALS students to improve their leadership, collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills.
Build a strong, inclusive community of student leadership within the International Programs Student Leadership Team.

Have a question about the International Programs Student Leadership Team?

Contact Thalia Criollo Guerrero, Student Experience Coordinator at tscriolloguerrero@uwaterloo.ca or in-person in office REN 1930.

Past Events

Culture and Sustainability Fair
International Education Week (China and the Globe, Japan and the Globe, South Korea and the Globe)
Random Act of Kindness Day
Sustainability Fair
International Fair
East Asian Fun Day

Past Events

Thursday, November 20, 2025 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Culture & Sustainability Fair

The ELI Student Leadership Team has been hard at work planning a Sustainability Fair! Come out and show your support and learn all about sustainable initiatives from around the world.

ELI Student Leadership Team's 2024-2025 Achievements

The ELI Student Leadership Team is a space where students in Renison’s English Language Institute (ELI) get to grow—both in their confidence using English and in their leadership skills. Over the course of a semester, students met every other week to build together an event for the wider Renison and UW community. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and, as I came to learn, incredibly heartwarming.

iBASE Leadership Team

During the Summer term, students completing the iBASE program can join the iBASE Leadership Team. Through this team, iBASE students work together over the course of seven weeks to plan and execute an event for the Renison community. Together, they complete seven Leadership workshops that help enhance their experience as future University of Waterloo students.

International Programs Student Leadership Team Photo Gallery

World Happiness Day - Winter 2025

Students learning about coffee in Colombia