Student mentors – Who are we?
LIKE YOU, we are University of Ottawa students who have faced numerous challenges during our time at university. There have been times when we have needed a little help or someone to talk to.
We have been there, so we understand what you are going through. We have also been trained to support you as you progress in your studies and help you broaden your skills and abilities.
If you are looking for ways to achieve your full potential, to prepare for a future career, or if you want to know the secrets to academic success, come see us at the Mentoring Centre or sign up for one of our free workshops.
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Nina Baker As a first time student mentor, I welcome the new experience! After my BA I would like to continue my studies in Scotland concentrating in medieval literature. I understand the new and varied challenges which university life presents to students, and I will be more than pleased to meet with anyone and everyone concerning their academic success at the University of Ottawa. |
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Natalie Bourassa I am in my fourth year of university in History and Lettres françaises. After my undergrad, I plan on attending teachers college. I would love to teach history and French at the high school level. I would also love to teach abroad in one or several underprivileged countries as well as possibly pursue a master’s degree. This is my second year as an Arts mentor and I’m excited to come back and to share my experiences and knowledge with you. I hope that together we can make this school year a great one! |
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Pascale Guénette This fall, I will begin my third year in the theatre department of the University. After my BA, I intend to take specialized studies in directing with the hopes of creating my own theatre company. This will be my first year as a mentor for the Faculty of Arts. I am very excited to meet you and to help you succeed in your studies. Hope to see you! |
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Éric Leduc My plans for the future are still vague. After my BA, I would like to travel and continue my philosophical pursuits beyond the classroom. I’m really excited to be working at the Mentoring Centre again this year because I truly enjoy learning from other students’ perspectives on school and on life in general. I will be pleased to listen to you and help you with your academic success. |
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Alicia Massie I am returning to U of O after completing a year abroad in France and I am eager to finish my undergraduate in linguistics and psychology. After my BA, I hope to enter a master’s program in speech-language pathology. This will be my first year mentoring at the university and I look forward to meeting with all sorts of people and using my experiences to best help them out |
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Alexis Reichert After completing my fourth year at the University of Ottawa I plan to take a year off in order to travel, teach overseas and pursue some goals and dreams such as biking across Canada! Though my plans for the future are not set in stone, I am currently considering graduate work in the field of religious studies. I look forward to meeting any and every student who walks through our door. |
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Joanie Vachon Hi everyone! I’m now in my third year of the trilingual translation program. Following my undergrad, I intend to pursue a master’s degree in order to eventually teach French as a second language. I enjoy learning languages, which is why I am also hoping to travel and refine my skills. This is my first mentoring experience here on campus; I therefore hope it will prove just as fulfilling for you as for me. I am eager to meet you! |
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Kimberly Villeneuve I am currently in a 5 year joint program, and after I graduate I would love to teach in an elementary school. I love helping others and look forward to being part of the Mentoring Centre this year. I’ve learned a lot in my last 2 years of university and I look forward to sharing some experiences with you and hope to help make this school year the best it can be. I look forward to meeting you! |
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Tamir Virani I am currently finishing up my undergraduate in communication and hope to delve into the competitive world of journalism afterwards. As a returning fourth year student, I’m very excited to begin my first year as a student mentor and share my knowledge and experiences about academic and campus life. I’m always up for listening to and learning about others and most importantly, helping them out however I can. I look forward to meeting all the students that will come to the Centre this year. |
WE WISH YOU A SUCCESSFUL YEAR AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!