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Asian American Peer Leader Program 2011-2012
The Asian American Center 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 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 sophomores and juniors selected to work with assigned first-years. 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, be on campus during Orientation,and be available to you throughout the school year.  Why a Peer Leader?
Many first-years enjoy meeting upper-class students and view Peer Leader as valuable resources. 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 as an Asian in America. Feel free to seek out your Peer Leader if you have questions on academics, co-curricular activities, residence life, the Asian American community, or the community-at-large. Your Peer Leader can also help you navigate and understand the importance of being part of an Asian American Community. 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. There are no participation requirements. 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
2011 - 2012 Peer Leaders
Program Assistants
Orientation 2010 Events
Matriculation Day, Wednesday, August 31
Asian American Center Open House 2:30 - 4:30 P.M., Start House, 17 Latin Way Done moving in? Come to Start House to meet the Asian American Center Peer Leaders and check out the Center and what it has to offer!  Monday (Labor Day), September 5 George's Island Community Building Outing 7:30-6:00 P.M. This all-day retreat, hosted by Center Peer Leaders, will focus on community building and leadership in the Tufts Asian American community. Get to know others interested in the Asian American community on historic George's Island in Boston Harbor! RSVP with $10 at the Center's Open House on Matriculation Day! RSVP Required! To reserve a spot, please attend the Open House on Wednesday, August 31, 2010 with $10 payment. Spaces available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your RSVP payment will be refunded if you show up! Otherwise, payment is nonrefundable. Please note that this outing does not conflict with any mandatory orientation programs. For questions, please email AsianAmCenter@tufts.edu or your Asian American Peer Leader. You will be receiving information on this event. RSVP required as space is limited. Saturday, September 10 Saturday Night Out - Open to All First-Years! 6:00 P.M.- Midnight Join the Center Peer Leaders for a night of fun in Boston! A trolley ride around Boston, a scavenger hunt in the Back Bay, and pizza at Pizzeria Uno's! Tickets are $5 (non-refundable) and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can only purchase a ticket for yourself. Priority to students who did not participate in a pre-orientation program (IO, FIT). Spaces are limited so purchase a ticket at the Center ASAP! Ticket price covers: trolley ride, late night dinner and T fare back to campus!  Monday, September 12 (Raindate: Wednesday, September 14) Asian Community Reception 4:00-6:00 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Meet other first-years, upperclass students, faculty, and administrators at this annual fall event to welcome everyone back on campus. This is a marvelous opportunity to speak with student leaders in the Asian/Asian American community and meet faculty and administrators who could be a resource to you during your first year and beyond. You may even find your next mentor and advisor at this reception! Stop by and have some delicious food from local restaurants! Tuesday, September 13 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 the House residents any questions you have about Tufts. Sponsored by Asian American House, Asian American Center, and Office of Residential Life and Learning Friday, September 17 Discover Asian America! Open to All First-Years! 10 a.m. - 2 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 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 dim sum! Sign up at Start House. 
Copyright 2011, Tufts University,
Medford, MA 02155
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