Mentoring Centre

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Mentoring Centre

We help undergraduate students thrive in their studies. If you’re looking to reach your full potential, learn study techniques, network with your peers or discover secrets to academic success, come see us. All services are free!

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Mentoring Centre

Individual mentoring sessions

Want to improve your study skills? One-on-one sessions are a good way to improve in areas such as:

• Study techniques

• Exam preparation

• Memorization

• Time management

• Stress management

• and much, much more...

Some questions we can answer

• How can I increase my grade point average?

• How do I improve my study skills?

• Where can I find a particular service on campus?

• What do I need to include in a weekly calendar?

• How can I find a work-life balance?

Book an appointment

Book a half-hour appointment with a mentor directly through Microsoft Bookings.

Study groups

What’s a study group?

• A group of students from a specific course who get together regularly, in person or online, to go over the course material.

• Hands-on activities and discussions facilitated by student mentors to help you better understand important concepts, theories and material covered in class.

• The perfect place to increase your understanding of course material, develop your study skills, and prepare for exams!

• Optional and open to all students taking the class.

Class material and content review

Test yourself through interactive learning (Kahoot, Wooclap, Menti, etc.).
Connect topics with examples, memory aids and discussions.
Get access to more practice questions for studying.

Effective study strategies

Gain tips and tricks on effective studying.
Get course-specific study strategies.
Learn about study methods, time management, stress-management, goal-setting and more.

Peer collaboration

Meet your classmates.
Participate in large or small discussion groups.
Help each other out with questions.

Join the study groups for this winter 2024 term

Course code	Mentors
ANP 1106	Isabella T
ANP 1506	Isabella T
HSS 2381	Isabella T
HSS 2781	Isabella T
PHS 3300	Isabella T
PHS 3700	Isabella T
PHA 3112	Isabella T

Drop-in hours for APA and NUT students seeking to consult a mentor

APA Drop-ins
(bilingual): Brooklyn and Rebecca
NUT Drop-ins
(bilingual): Isabella P.

Expected list of study groups per term

Winter

ANP 1105/1505
ANP 1106/1506
ANP 1107/1507
ANP 1115/1515
HSS 1100/1500
HSS 2382/2782
PHA 3112/3512

Summer

PHS 3300/3700
PHA 3112/3512
ANP1506 or
ANP 1507 (depending on course offering)

Meet your mentors

Your Mentors:

Are accomplished students who serve as role models and can be an important source of information and guidance.
Make the most of campus support services and can help fellow students tap into these resources.
Facilitate study groups, help you learn theory and concepts, but they are not tutors or teaching assistants.
Are available during office hours to offer additional support to fellow students.

Human Kinetics

Brooklyn Westlake

Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics

Year of study: 4th

Languages spoken: English, Essential French

Useful tip for students: Let your failures fuel you to success, instead of allowing them to hold you back.

Health Sciences

Isabella Tari

Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Year of study: 4th

Languages spoken: English, French

Useful tip for students: Getting used to university life is quite a challenge for all of us. Sometimes comparing yourself to others can be a demotivating factor but remember that you are not alone. It's normal and completely legitimate to be vulnerable and ask for help. We have all experienced such doubts and challenges at some point in our academic careers.

Health Sciences

Talia Ko

Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (French immersion)

Year of study: 4th

Languages spoken: French, English

Useful tip for students: Don't be afraid to reach out for help whenever you need it! Whether it's raising your hand to ask a TA or professor a question during class or booking a meeting with a mentor, everyone is here to help. With a campus that provides everything from an Academic Writing Help Centre to a Chemistry Help Centre, there are many resources to take advantage of. You can be proactive by noting down all available resources and how to use them at the beginning of the year so that you already know where to go whenever a question arises later down the road!

Dietetic

Isabella Pagotto

Program: Honours Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Dietetic

Year of study: 4th

Languages spoken: French, English, Italian

Useful tip for students: Make lists when you’re feeling overwhelmed and break tasks down into small steps that you can check off bit by bit!

Health Sciences

Lily Tran

Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Year of study: 4th

Languages spoken: French, English, Chinese

Useful tip for students: A consistent study schedule is key to maximizing information retention. Plan realistic time blocks for each subject, and don’t forget to get plenty of sleep!

Nursing

Alexandru Tita

Program: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Year of study: 3rd

Languages spoken: English, French, Romanian

Useful tip for students: Manage your time effectively by planning ahead and creating an organized schedule to follow, setting aside sufficient time for studying and extracurricular activities. This will ensure that you excel in your studies while also enjoying a social life and hobbies. Remember, discipline and focus are key to unlocking your full potential as a student.

Health Sciences

Melody Shabani

Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Year of study: 3rd

Languages spoken: English, French, Persian (Farsi)

Useful tip for students: Individuality and balance are key! Remember, we’re all individual learning beings, so we will all respond to different environments, study methods, and directions differently; find what works best for you! Most importantly, find balance in life. Prioritizing your mental and physical health should be just as important as that mid-term you are stressing about!

Health Sciences

Rahma Wardak

Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences

Year of study: 3rd

Languages spoken: French, English, Arabic and Pashto

Useful tip for students: Scheduling your time is a simple and effective way to help you stay organized by setting aside the right amount of time for studying, extracurricular activities, family and friends. This will allow you to maintain your personal wellness and help you feel less overwhelmed.

Become a student mentor

Play a part in helping your fellow students succeed!

We’re looking for passionate students to join our dynamic team at the Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Centre. Interested? Email your resumé and cover letter (clearly stating your program and year of study) to [email protected].

We’re starting to recruit for the next academic year.

Student mentors — Faculty of Health Sciences Mentoring Centre
September 2023 to April 2024

Share your knowledge, make a difference and support your peers. Join our team!

Duties

Student mentors accompany students newly admitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences as they adjust to university life. They also meet with second-, third- and fourth-year students from the Faculty both one-on-one and in groups to help with their university studies. This includes helping fellow students develop effective learning strategies and study methods, adopt work habits that favour academic, personal and professional success, and get to know University rules and practices.

Mentors not only help students to define their goals, but also assist them in making use of Faculty and University services to reach their potential and adjust to university life.

Note: This position doesn’t involve tutoring in any discipline taught at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Job requirements

Bilingualism: Fluency in speaking and writing both official languages (English and French)
Full-time enrolment in second year or higher in a Health Sciences program, with a strong academic record
Knowledge of the University and its faculties and services
Strong communication, organization and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Interest in helping others, with empathy to students’ needs
Strong sense of discretion and professionalism
Acceptance in the Work-Study Program
Experience as a group facilitator (an asset)