Nicholas Matta

Nicholas

Hometown: Bhamdoun, Lebanon
Program of study: Political Science and Juris Doctor
Year of Study: 3rd 
Spoken languages: English, French, and Arabic

Student mentor Chloé

Chloé

Hometown: Ottawa, ON
Program of study: Political Science and Juris Doctor
Year of study: 4th 
Spoken languages: English and French

Student mentor Anastasiia

Anastasiia

Hometown: Yuzhnoukrainsk, Ukraine
Program of study: Criminology, minor in Psychology
Year of study: 3rd
Spoken Languages: Ukrainian, Russian, English, French, and Spanish 

Marie Fourchet

Marie

Hometown: Whitby, ON
Program of study: B.A. Psychology
Year of study: 3rd
Spoken languages: English and French

Student Mentor Jessica

Jessica

Hometown: Cornwall, Ontario
Program: Social Work
Year of study: 3rd
Spoken languages: English and French

Jonathan

Jonathan

Hometown: Bobo-dioulasso, Burkina-Faso
Program of study: Economics, Minor in Management
Year of study: 3rd 
Spoken languages: English and French

Sunny Zhong

Sunny

Hometown: Mississauga, ON
Program of study: B.Sc. Psychology
Year of study: 3rd
Spoken languages: English, French, and Mandarin

Charly-Ann Chénard

Charly-Ann

Hometown: Rimouski, Québec
Program of study: Criminology
Year of study: 3rd 
Spoken languages: English and French

mentor Grace

Grace

Hometown: Regina, SK
Program of study: Sociology, minor in Economics
Year of study: 3rd
Spoken languages: English, French, Mandarin

Divine Rubayiza

Divine

Hometown: Kigali, Rwanda 
Program of study: International Economics and Development
Year of study: 2nd
Spoken languages: English, French and Kinyarwanda

Gabriela Haddad

Gabriela

Hometown: Barouk, Lebanon
Program of study: B.Sc. Psychology
Year of study: 3rd
Spoken languages: English, French, Arabic

Become a student mentor

Play a part in the success of your peers!

We're currently not actively recruiting new team members for the FSS Student Experience Centre. However, we're always on the lookout for passionate students to join us when opportunities arise. If you're interested in potential future openings, please send an email to [email protected]

Student Mentors - Faculty of Social Sciences Student Experience Centre

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

Summary of duties

Student mentors accompany newly admitted students as they adjust to university life. They also meet with 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students from the Faculty in both individual and group settings in order to help them during their studies at university. Mentors help fellow students to develop effective learning strategies and study methods, to adopt work habits that favour academic, personal and professional success, and to become familiar with University rules and practices. Mentors not only help students to better define their goals, but also assist them in making use of the services provided by the Faculty and the University in order to reach their potential and better adjust to university life.

Note: The Student Mentor position does not involve tutoring in any discipline taught at the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Job Requirements

  • Is bilingual; fluent in speaking and writing in both official languages (English / French)
  • Registered full-time in second year or higher, with a strong academic record
  • Is knowledgeable about the campus, its faculties and services
  • Possess strong communication, organization and leadership skills
  • Is capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • Is interested in helping others; must be empathetic to students needs
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of discretion and professionalism
  • Accepted by the Work-Study Program
  • Previous experience as a group facilitator (considered an asset)

Study groups

Study groups are facilitated by the student mentors. They are an informal and relaxed environment designed for you to connect with your peers. Are study groups tutoring sessions? No, because we do not teach course content but rather help you gain the tools needed to understand it! You will help each other grasp the material, learn effective study methods, and make new friends in the process!

The goals of the study groups are to:

  • Discuss important concepts
  • Develop study strategies
  • Review the course material
  • Develop relationships with other students
  • Help with transition
  • Share expertise
  • Earn higher grades

If a study group is available for any of your classes, you'll receive an email at your uOttawa email address and be added to a Microsoft Teams group linked with the course. Feel free to inquire with your professor as well. For any questions, you can email us at [email protected].

Contact us

Student Experience Centre

Faculty of Social Sciences
120 University Private
Social Sciences Building
Room 3023
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6N5
Map

[email protected]

Hours

September-May
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

June-August
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.