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Asian American Peer Leader Program 2008-2009
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 by offering programs and services. The Center recognizes the distinct East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian 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 upper-class students who work with assigned first-years. Our Peer Leader Program is a resource provided in addition to the University’s academic advising programs. 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 help you make a successful transition to college. Feel free to seek out your Peer Leader if you have questions on academics, co-curricular activities, or campus life. Throughout the year, your Peer Leader will keep you informed of events that may be of particular interest to you. The extent to which you participate is up to you. Some new students enjoy the group social activities, while others feel most comfortable just spending individual time with their Peer Leader. YOU decide how and when you would like to get involved. “My Peer Leader was someone I could rely on to help guide me through my first year at Tufts. It was great to have someone who would encourage me to attend campus events, share her insights on college, and just be a welcoming presence and friend.”
- Ernest Kim ‘11
Peer Leaders for the class of 2012
Click each name to learn more about each Peer Leader/Program Assistant!
Program Assistants
Orientation 2008 Events
Matriculation Day, Wednesday, August 27
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, August 30 New Students Orientation Meeting 11:30 - 1:30 P.M., Hodgdon Hall Lounge Learn about the Asian American Center, the Peer Leader Program, and other ways to get involved in the Asian American community over lunch! Find out what it means to be an Asian/Asian American at Tufts!  Monday, September 1 George's Island Labor Day Outing Be part of a tradition! An ALL-DAY outing organized by the Peer Leaders for first-year Asian/Asian American students! A ferry ride out to one of the Boston Harbor islands, a picnic, games and activities, and lots of fun with fellow first-years!
Post-Orientation Events
Tuesday, September 2 Start House Ice Cream Social - Open to All! 9:00-10:00 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Grab a spoon and chill out at the Start House! Saturday, September 6 Saturday Night Out - Open to All First-Years! Venture off-campus with Peer Leaders and other first-years for a night of fun! Thursday, September 18 Asian Community Reception - Open to All! 4:00-6:00 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Meet other first-years, upper-class students, faculty, and administrators and enjoy Asian foods! Friday, September 26 Discover Boston! Community Activity - Open to All First-Years! 2:30 p.m., Start House, 17 Latin Way Come and learn about Chinatown, one of Boston’s many ethnic communities. We’ll take the T downtown, go on a walking tour, and have a delicious dinner in one of the local restaurants. 
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