MEET THE CSGJ SUDENT AFFILIATES
Who are the the csgj student affiliates? Our affiliates are student leaders who support the mission of the centre by fostering greater understanding of contemporary japan.
Interested in joining us as a student affiliate? Click here for more info!
Vanessa Biklo
4th Year Political Science Specialist
Fun fact about Vanessa:
“On a trip to Europe a few years ago I went sky diving over Portugal! It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life.”
Katie BoliSsian
1st Year Master of Public Policy
Fun fact about Katie:
“My favourite artist of all time is Utagawa Hiroshige!”
Christal Cheng
4th Year Specialist in International Relations, Minors in Contemporary Asian Studies & Political Science
Fun fact about Christal:
“I’m tempted to order absolutely everything from a matcha café menu!!”
See Christal’s publications HERE
ChERYL CHEUNG
4th Year Double Major in Political Science and American Studies
Fun fact about Cheryl:
“I run a handmade soap business with my mom during the holiday season!”
See Cheryl’s publications HERE
KRISTI DEKI
2nd Year Ethics, Society, and Law Major with Minors in Contemporary Asian Studies & Psychology
Fun fact about Kristi:
“I like to play volleyball in my free time!”
TAISEI INOUE
3rd Year Major in Public Policy with Minors in Political Science & Sociology
Fun fact about Taisei:
“I work a part time job at the Ontario Court of Justice!”
Jenny Liu
4th Year Double Major in Political Science and Economics
Fun fact about Jenny:
“I am into Japanese Street fashion and I make videos on Japanese Street fashion ideas during my spare time.”
See Jenny’s publications HERE
Erica Matsui
3rd Year Major in Diaspora & Transnational Studies with Minors in Human Geography & Economics
Fun fact about Erica:
“I am on the U of T Synchronized Swimming Team!”
See Erica’s publications HERE
Arnaud nsamirizi
1st Year Master of Global Affairs
Fun fact about Arnaud:
“I bartend and serve in an Izakaya (a Japanese pub)!”
Aisha Shafaqat
4th Year Political Science Specialist
Fun fact about Aisha:
“I love hiking (when the weather permits) and most outdoor activities!”
See Aisha’s publications HERE
Abena Somiah
4th Year Double Major in Contemporary Asian Studies and Diaspora and Transnational Studies with a minor in Political Science
Fun fact about Abena:
“I am an international student from Ghana, and a fun fact about me is that I am a polyglot!”
Una Vulevic
2nd Year Double Major in Political Science and European Studies
Fun fact about Una:
“I spend my days reading, baking, and watching whatever’s new on Netflix!”
See Una’s publications HERE
Brian Wu
4th Year Double Major in International Relations and History
Fun fact about Brian:
“I love learning new languages in my free time!”
See Brian’s publications HERE
Our student affiliate alumni
Bailey Irene Midori Hoy
University of Toronto ’21
Fun fact about Bailey:
“I’ve won championships at the national and provincial levels for sprint canoe racing!”
anvesh Jain
University of Toronto ’21
Fun fact about Anvesh:
“Even though I’m a vegetarian, “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” is one of my favourite films.”
