Peer Academic Program

Develop and refine the ways you learn information and accomplish academic tasks:

• Reading and comprehending text
• Note-taking
• Managing time
• Studying and remembering information
• Test-taking

Learn how to become a stronger researcher and writer:

• Any discipline
• Any stage of the writing process
• All major citation styles

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Program: 
Chemical Engineering

I come from: 
Sudbury, ON

I speak: 
English and French

Specialties: 
Writing; Note-Taking; Time Management

What drew me to become a Peer Academic Specialist:
I found that, whenever I would lend a hand to peers in my program, I would always learn something from the experience. Not only did I feel great about helping somebody learn, but I would improve my own learning. Teaching truly is the best way to learn.

I never go to class without:
Pen and Paper - I’m old school :)

I never sit down to study without:
A clean and organized workspace

Best advice I’ve ever received:
Don’t let criticism grind you down - use it to push yourself to prove ‘em wrong!

What I wish I’d known on the first day of university:
First time around - Take it seriously; this is important!

Second time around - Don’t take it so seriously; you got this!

My academic “a-ha moment”:
If I work hard, stay focused, and live life well, I will actually succeed at this; it’s really possible!

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.