Meet your Peer Mentors

Hi! I'm in my second year at Schulich, where I'm studying to become a high school band teacher. When I'm not doing school work, I spend my time cooking, singing Broadway show tunes, watching reels of cute animals, gaming, and reading. Growing up, my family moved to a new country every few years for my father's work. So far, I've lived in English Guyana, Nigeria, the UAE, Angola, Canada, and China. Loved ones have described me as "book smart but not street smart", "the most unathletic, athletic person" and "the mom friend". Draw from that whatever conclusions you will... I believe that for many, adjusting to a new place is an extremely daunting thing. And as someone who has always been "the stranger" coming into a new place, I know how difficult transitions can be. I wanted to be a friendly face to incoming students, and give incomers the option to talk to someone they can relate to.

Hello friends, I am Will. I play guitar and am currently pursuing a masters degree in music composition. I completed my bachelors degree at McGill as well, so I have become very familiar with the school and city. I look forward to meeting all of you!

I love being able to help out those who are now in the same place I was years ago.

I'm French, but was raised in Belgium so I speak Dutch fluently! I love to dance or to draw in my free time. I remember what it was like as an entering U0 student, not knowing who to go to if I needed help with something. Everything felt so new and confusing! Now that I'm a third year, I'm really happy to be able to provide support for other students!

I'm a woodwind doubler, I grew up in the mountains, so I love to ski. I wanted to help new students make sense of the school and make the most of the resources available to them!

I love hiking mountains, playing card and board games, and skateboarding. / J'aime faire de la randonée, montée les monts, et jouer les jeux de cartes et les jeux des sociétés.

I want to help students navigate the resources that Schulich offers. /Je voudrais aider les étudiant(e)s avec trouver les ressources de Schulich.

I am a semi-professional operatic tenor, composer, arts administrator, and undergraduate student. I have a knack for writing and social engagement, but in my free time, I enjoy going to the gym or swimming. Despite my “gym-bro” habits, I frequently visit history and art museums. I am particularly drawn to artwork since I used to draw and paint observationally and interpretatively.

As a peer mentor, I hope to more directly support students through their academic and artistic journeys. Studying music can be very challenging and closely intertwined with one’s personal life. I would hope to help find the rewards and joys in this process in a pragmatic fashion.

I've been playing violin since I was 5. I've always been passionate about learning all kinds of music, not just classical. In my free time I read and watch TV. I know first-hand how complicated it is to navigate McGill, and I want to help others figure out the process!

I chose to be a peer mentor because I feel that student-led support is vital for a well-run program in terms of providing accurate advice from a lived experience. I want to help students feel as comfortable as possible, academically, and mentally!

I am a crochet grandma and roller-skating fiend, and love going to fiddle jams! I also have a houseplant addiction, and a special love for birds.