JI ISA
President
Krin Muangsiri (Ken) :
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ME Junior
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E-mail: krin_m@sjtu.edu.cn
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WeChat: krin_m
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Nationality: Thailand
Vice President – External Affairs
Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum:
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ECE Junior
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Email: sofiavshum@sjtu.edu.cn
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WeChat: lilivshum
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Nationality: Costa Rica
Vice President – Internal Affairs
Weijie Soo:
- ECE Junior
- email: soowj38@sjtu.edu.cn
- Wechat ID: Sooooo38
- Nationality: Malaysia
Hey everyone! I’m Wei Jie, and I’m super excited to be your Vice President for ISA this year! Our goal is to bring students from all over the world together, celebrate each of our unique culture, and just have fun. Feel free to reach out to us if you ever need anything or to know more about UMSJTU-JI. Let’s make this year an amazing one together!
Minister of Treasury
Isa Kimura:
- ECE Senior
- Email: isakimura@sjtu.edu.cn
- WeChat: Isa_Kimura
- Nationality: United States
Minister of Planning
- ECE Senior
- Email: leewen_choo@sjtu.edu.cn
- WeChat: imleewen00
- Nationality: Malaysia
Minister of Publication
- ECE Junior
- Email: sophia_c@sjtu.edu.cn
- Wechat: yix_in_1103
- Nationality: Philippines
Heyyo, what’s up? I’m delighted to take part in forging a new and exciting year for everyone. This is my second year as a member of the ISA and I’ll do my part to make it an enjoyable and smooth year for everyone.
Minister of Promotion
- ECE Sophomore
- Nationality: Azerbaijani
- WeChat ID: Agamatlab
Hey, I’m Agha from Baku, the “City of Winds,” and I’m passionate about all things tech, including digital design. This year, I’ll be helping out with the International Students Association (ISA), creating posters for events and promoting them. Like all ISA members, I will be contributing to the organization of the wonderful events you all know and love! I’m also volunteering to assist new students at JI, so if you ever have any questions or need help settling in, feel free to reach out.
Freshman Representative
- Email: tricia-wu@sjtu.edu.cn
- Wechat: Est-97531
- Nationality: Indonesia
Hey everyone, I’m delighted to be entrusted as the first freshman representative at JI. I will be relaying the concerns and interests of the first years while helping the ISA members organize events for international students. If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
News
Embracing diversity: a JI journey with Niladri Saha Saccha
Editor’s Note: Niladri Saha Saccha, a Bangladeshi student, embarked on a transformative journey at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) in Fall 2021. As he approaches the culmination of his undergraduate...
New ISA team vows to make JI a home away from home
International students of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) gathered at CIMC Auditorium of Long Bin Building on the evening of October 23 for a “Love, Death & Robots Stream Night”, an event featuring lucky draw, movie-watching, free popcorn and drinks that also serves to announce the formation of the new international student association (ISA) team.
JI holds spring semester welcome party for returning international students
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted the 2023 Spring Semester Welcome Party on February 23 for international students returning to campus in the post-pandemic era. The event, which was held at the...
JI international students attend Study Away program in Singapore
Nineteen international students from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have embarked on a one-semester Study Away program in Singapore, thanks to the sponsorship of the SJTU Asia Pacific Graduate Institute (SJTU-APGI) based in the tropical city state.
JI All International Students Meeting brings dialogue and new ISA members
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held its annual All International Students Meeting at CIMC Auditorium of Long Bin Building on September 7, for the purposes of announcing the establishment of the new international student association team and opening an in-depth dialogue with JI leaders and administration offices for international students.
UM-SJTU Partnership Board holds its 23rd meeting
The University of Michigan (UM) – Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Partnership Board held its 23rd meeting on August 25 via simultaneous videoconference in China and the United States.