International Student Mentors

Team International Student Outreach (TISO)

Team International Student Outreach (TISOs) serve as devoted peer mentors for first year foundation students who are studying internationally. As TISOs, they engage in International Student Orientation, and continue to support new international students throughout the academic year. TISOs represent Otis College by developing, facilitating, and participating in international, cross-cultural, diverse, and inclusive programming.

Our mission is to create a supportive community of students, international and domestic, that feels like a family here at Otis College- breaking cultural barriers by promoting friendships through open communication and fun group events. For further information on how to get involved, contact Liz Soto by email at lsoto@otis.edu or call 424-207-3726. First year students can select their mentor through their Orientation course on the Nest.

Meet the Team

Sofia Moreira

Sofia Moreira

  • Pronouns: She/Her
  • Major: Digital Media- Animation
  • Status: Sophomore
  • Hometown: San Salvador
  • My life theme song would be LO$ER=LOVER
Arinjay Shekhar

Arinjay Shekhar

  • Pronouns: He/Him
  • Major: Digital Media - Game and Entertainment Design
  • Status: Sophomore
  • Hometown: New Delhi, India
  • My life theme song would be Night Changes - One Direction

Contact Us

No matter where you are in your college search, I am here to connect with you. I’m available to answer any questions you may have about Otis College and to support you throughout the application process.

Yoi Tanaka (she/her/hers)
Vice President, Admissions and Financial Aid

Phone: 310-846-2577
SMS: 323-870-6820

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