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Program:

Engineering Science

I come from:

Esfahan, Iran

I speak:

English, Farsi

Specialties:

Writing, citations, research, and papers

What drew me to become a Peer Academic Specialist:

I experienced the need to rediscover essential skills for academic triumph, and I am genuinely enthusiastic about imparting these insights to fellow students, empowering them to achieve their aspirations.

I never go to class without:

My water bottle

I never sit down to study without:

My laptop, notebook, colorful pens and nuts.

Best advice I’ve ever received:

Where there is a will, there is a way.

What I wish I’d known on the first day of university:

The irrefutable role of follow-up and connection, interwoven with our lives, is taken for granted.

My academic “a-ha moment”:

Engaging in note-taking during your study sessions significantly enhances your overall productivity and learning outcomes.

Program:

Interdisciplinary Science

I come from:

Saigon, Vietnam and Charlottetown, PEI 

I speak:

English, Vietnamese

Specialties:

Time management, organization and study tips, research 

What drew me to become a Peer Academic Specialist:

I struggled a lot in my first year of university and really benefited from peer support, so I want to be here to provide assistance to anybody who’s having a difficult time with their academics or just wants to learn more about study skills :)

I never go to class without:

My laptop

I never sit down to study without:

Coffee

Best advice I’ve ever received:

Hope for the best, plan for the worst 

What I wish I’d known on the first day of university:

That everything is going to be fine. 

My academic “a-ha moment”:

Active recall and spaced repetition are amazing ways to remember information.

Program:

Criminology

I come from:

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

I speak:

French, English

Specialties:

Organization/Planification, Writing, Communication, Problem-solving

What drew me to become a Peer Academic Specialist:

My motivation to become a Peer Academic Specialist stems from my own lack of access to support during my studies. I aim to leverage my experiences and knowledge to assist fellow students facing similar challenges, as I believe that academic support is crucial for fostering an environment where everyone feels encouraged and supported.

I never go to class without:

My laptop 

I never sit down to study without:

Music, notebook, and Marker Pen

Best advice I’ve ever received:

Do not try to follow the mass, always be yourself

What I wish I’d known on the first day of university:

Avoid procrastination at all costs

My academic “a-ha moment”:

Realizing the importance of organization and consistently keeping up with classes. Regularly reviewing the material helped to better absorb the information and feel more confident during exams. It really made a difference in how to approach studying.