INTERNATIONAL STUDIES STUDENT ASSOCIATION
A departmental student union for the undergraduate International Studies program at Simon Fraser University
ABOUT US
We are your student voice at the School for International Studies. We are bound to our membership by this Constitution.
Along with organizing social and educational events to ensure a positive experience for students, the ISSA also works actively with the International Studies Department and SFU to address important and relevant issues that impact students, such as program funding, enrolment, student opportunities, and course availability.
You should participate to have a say in the development of your program, meet fellow IS students, get to know your professors better, build your resume, earn SFU service awards, and more.
The International Studies Student Association (ISSA) represents the interests and concerns of Simon Fraser University’s International Studies students. All undergraduate students currently taking at least one IS course are considered members of the Association, as are all students declared in its major, minor, honours programmes and IS master students (MAIS). The goal of the ISSA is to work with both the International Studies department and the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) in order to make students’ time at Simon Fraser University as rewarding as possible.
OUR TEAM
KRISZTINA FULOP
PRESIDENT
Krisztina is a second year International Studies Major in Stream 2. She loves learning about, and experiencing, the different cultures the world has to offer. An impassioned language-learner, she is a native Romanian speaker, fluent French speaker and is working on doing the same with Spanish and hopefully many more languages! Krisztina hopes to pursue a future in human rights and is very excited to take on her new role as VP Internal. In her spare time, she loves to binge on shows (The Americans being her current favourite) and spend time with her friends.
SASHA SODEN
VP INTERNAL
Sasha is a second year IS major in stream 1 and is especially interested in conflict resolution and human rights, with future hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy. In her spare time, she enjoys backcountry hiking and rock climbing.
THOMAS KNOPH
VP LOWER DIVISON
Thomas is a 2nd year IS student currently going into stream 1. He has always been fascinated with human rights, sustainability, history, political studies, and exploring the world, and hopes to combine those passions in a career of international law or diplomacy. When he isn't buried in books, Thomas loves playing sports such as football or rugby, volunteering for local charities and projects, and spending time with friends and family.
CORINA STANILOIU
VP FINANCE
Corina is a first year SFU student, intending to major in International Studies, and pursuing the third stream. She is thrilled to be taking on the role of VP Events & Engagement, as well as to connect with students at different events on and off campus! In her spare time, Corina enjoys exploring, reading literature, and eating the most wonderful food the world has to offer.
SARAH HEIM
VP EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT
Sarah is an international student from France and Germany in her third year International Studies in major stream 3. She is mostly interested in human rights issues related to refugees and climate change. Sarah is excited to try and allow students to connect with each other through a variety of ISSA-organised events. She hopes to pursue a career in an international non-profit or intergovernmental organization and possibly get involved in politics. In her free time Sarah enjoys travelling, practicing new languages, and doing all kinds of sport activities.
PREETHI BOKKA
CONFLUENCE REP
Preethi is about to start her third year at SFU with ambitions of graduating by Fall 2017 with a major in International Studies and a minor in Economics. Despite the sincerity of both these subjects, she likes to define herself as a carefree person attracted to simple things about life such as food, books and nature. She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people for their dynamic perspectives to bring variety in her own personality. She enjoys congruity in all elements of life which is what prompted her to get involved in ISSA and become the representative of Confluence. She aspires to put her heart and soul into making Confluence’s issue this year an actuality
CLAUDIA MALINOWSKI
VP COMMUNICATIONS
JERRI TREVINO
SASS REP
JUAN ODORICO
DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE REP
Claudia is entering her final year with a major in International Studies and a minor in Political Science. Her interests fall within Stream 2 and 3, particularly, transitional justice, sustainable development and global health. Last year, Claudia spent a semester abroad studying in France, which has revived her love for the French language. With her passion for international politics, she hopes to pursue a career in government or diplomacy. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring BC’s mountains, hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter.
Jerri is a second year International Studies Major and Communications minor, an international student interested in migration issues, Latin American politics and mass media. He is pursuing stream 1 and hopes to follow a career that gives him the opportunity to assist other International Students in the future. In his free time he enjoys to travel, live new experiences and get to know new people. He sees himself as a curious and friendly person looking to learn the most out of every single person.
Juan is a third year International Studies Major pursuing Stream One, as well as an Honours in Latin American Studies. His particular areas of study are international security, non-traditional warfare, as well as refugee and migrant issues. In the future Juan hopes to pursue a career in international law or humanitarian intervention. In his spare time he enjoys reading, train travel, and eating his meals at Ikea. Juan is very excited to be an IS Departmental Committee Rep for the 2016/2017 year.
President:
Krisztina Fulop
VP Internal:
Sasha Soden
General Inquiries:
