Peer Integrator

    The Peer Integrator Program facilitates new international students' transitions to university life thereby maximizing their successful pursuit of the AIMS of a BYU Education to be spiritually strengthening, intellectually enlarging, and character building, leading them to lifelong learning and service.

    Serving as a peer integrator is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, gain friendships, and assist new international students adapt to BYU life. Since it is often daunting for someone unfamiliar with the BYU environment to learn and comply with the myriad of necessary details, there is a critical need for you to be involved as a peer integrator by mentoring a student during this new and adventurous time in their life.

    God does notice us, and he watches over us, but it is usually through another mortal that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other. ~President Spencer W. Kimball, Twelfth President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

    Things To Do:

    • Attend new student orientation together
    • Assist in finding housing
    • Give a tour of campus
    • Show them local stores
    • Help open a bank account
    • Go to International Services activities

    Questions & Answers

    Q. How do I become involved?
    A. Come to International Services (1351 WSC ), e-mail us at intloff@byu.edu, or call (801) 422-2695 to sign up.

    Q. Who will I be paired up with?
    A.
    A student from your region of the world with whom you can relate

    Q. When will we meet?
    A. You will initially meet your student via e-mail. We encourage you to meet in person at new student orientation. After that, you may meet as often as you would like.

    Q. What do we do?
    A.
    Help the new student become acquainted with Provo and university life. International Services has scheduled activities to help bring the students together.

    Peer Integrator Coordinator: Cristi Maetani

    Please call us if you have any questions about the Peer Integrator Program.
    We are excited to have you join and make an important contribution to the success of new international students.

     

    Contact Information:

    International Services
    Brigham Young University
    1351 Wilkinson Student Center
    PO Box 27917
    Provo, Utah 84602
    Phone: (801) 422-2695
    Fax: (801) 422-0644
    E-mail: intloff@byu.edu

     

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