International Graduate Peer Advisor Program

The role of the International Graduate Peer Advisor program is to support international graduate students through peer-to-peer connections. Peer Advisors are other graduate students who have first-hand knowledge of the Tufts campus and university environment. They work to connect international graduate students to campus resources and other academic and extracurricular opportunities through a series of virtual information sessions over the summer and an in-person social event in the fall. Peer Advisors are an important resource who can provide additional insight into how graduate international students can enhance their overall experience at Tufts. This year, the program is supporting students from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Engineering, and the Boston Health Sciences campus.

Contact a Peer Advisor to talk about:

• Where to go to get information about various issues and concerns, such as academic, personal, or financial support
• Identify ways to connect to campus extracurricular or other activities
• Learn how to get practical advice on navigating the Tufts environment or pursuing different academic and professional opportunities
• Get informal opinions and advice about how to make the most of your Tufts experience
• Get insights into making friends and facilitating social interactions

Peer Advisors do not provide advice on complex immigration, health, psychological, or related private and confidential matters. However, they can provide directions to appropriate campus resources.