Book an appointment with a peer mentor to get fast support with:
- reading and note-taking for tests, exams and assignments
- finding motivation and overcoming procrastination when working remotely
- setting and achieving goals
- making schedules to manage multiple aspects of your life and your academic expectations
- knowing and accessing the University’s services and supports
Learn about the CLSS peers by reading their bios under SERVICE STUDENT TEAM. They also run multiple workshops every week to support you and all aspects of your academic success. Check out our Workshop Series for more details.
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Service Eligibility
All undergraduate and graduate students
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Service Delivery
Appointments with peer mentors are usually available every day of the week via Zoom. Folio displays appointments up to ten work days in advance.
Find out how to book appointments and sign up for drop-in sessions under BOOKING & DOCUMENTATION.
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Service Student Team
Ana Pago
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Ana is a 2nd year undergraduate student specializing in Astronomy and Physics, and minoring in math. As a Peer Mentor on the CLSS team, Ana is driven to work with incoming first year students at U of T and support them along their transition to university. An international student from the Philippines, Ana is looking forward to pursuing graduate work to continue studying what she loves.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Astronomy and Physics (specialist), Math (minor)
Year of Study: 2nd
Interest(s):
- Anime
- Video games
Learn more about Ana
Anneke Huisman
Role on Team: Peer Mentor and Study Hubs Coordinator
As an alumna of the Academic Bridging Program, Anneke understands that the path through education often doesn’t follow a straight line and that people attending university have a variety of unique experiences and needs. Anneke found the services offered through CLSS invaluable and is eager to give back to the university community. She loves helping other students and believes supporting each other creates a happier, healthier space for everyone.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Archaeology and Digital Humanities
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Textile crafts
- Container gardening
- Card, board, and video games
Learn more about Anneke
Artem Goubkine
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
The prospect of connecting with others, providing support, and helping students have a positive university experience, is the highlight of being a peer mentor. As a commuter student for most of his university life, he understands the unique challenges of staying connected. Working in Centre for Learning Strategy Support, he aims to help students feel the sense of community and engagement that can sometimes be missing. He is here to make communication easier and the university experience richer.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Life science, double majoring in human biology and genome biology
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Programming and video creation
- Gym, sports and other physical activities
Learn more about Artem
Asmi Khanna
Pronouns: she/her
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Asmi is a third-year undergraduate student, pursuing a Neuroscience Specialist, Cell & Molecular Biology Major, and Immunology Minor. As an aspiring physician, she understands the importance of empathy and compassion in building trust and rapport with others. Asmi discovered her passion for healthcare by immersing herself in community work, including her recent work in Guatemala with the U of T Chapter of Global Medical Brigades, where she facilitated the operation of a temporary clinic in an under-resourced Indigenous community.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Neuroscience, Cell & Molecular Biology, and Immunology
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Reading inspirational books
- Hiking
- Trying new restaurants
Learn more about Asmi
Ayesha Shakeel
Role on Team: Facilitation Coordinator
Ayesha is a 2nd year Master of Sciences student in Health Systems Leadership and Innovation at U of T. She loves to meet students and work with a variety of people. As a Facilitation Coordinator, she wishes to help people develop necessary skills to work towards their career goals. Ayesha has been a U of T student since 2018, when she completed her undergraduate studies here. Now, she’s on her way to finishing medical school at Queen’s University in addition to her master's at U of T.
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: MSC Health Systems Leadership and Innovation
Year of Study: 2nd
Interest(s):
- Pottery
- Reading
Learn more about Ayesha
Faisal Alnaji
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Faisal Alnaji is a third-year student currently on the pre-med track with hopes of going into medicine in the next few years. Having put immense pressure on himself to succeed in his first few years at university, he’s developed many study habits and been exposed to several resources offered by U of T that have supported him throughout his studies. He hopes to draw from these experiences to help ease the transition into university for any current or incoming students.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Fundamental Genetics and Its Applications Major, Minor in Immunology and Physiology
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Volleyball
- Biotechnology
- Food (big foodie)
Learn more about Faisal
Jade Johnson
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Jade is a 3rd year undergraduate student pursuing a double major in Political Sciences, Critical Equity and Solidarity Studies, and a minor in Philosophy. Jade joined the Peer Mentor team to guide fellow students in an inclusive and supportive environment. She hopes that as a peer mentor, she will grow through her interactions with the vast spectrum of students present at the University of Toronto.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Double Major in Political Sciences, Critical Equity and Solidarity studies, with a Minor in Philosophy
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Sewing, Knitting, Crocheting
- TV Shows
- Reading
Learn more about Jade
Maple Xiang
Role on Team: Peer Mentor and Mentorship Coordinator
Maple is a second-year Master of Education student in Adult Education and Community Development at the University of Toronto. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with an Environmental Biology specialization and a Psychology minor. Maple is passionate about helping students to succeed and creating positive social change through education, so she found the CLSS Peer Team to be the perfect fit!
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Master of Education
Year of Study: 2nd
Interest(s):
- Listening to CDs (mainly K-Pop)
- Playing video games
- Learning more about coffee, food, plants, and other random topics!
Learn more about Maple
Maybelle Martin
Pronouns: she/her
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Maybelle is a fourth-year Chemistry Specialist student at U of T. In her free time, Maybelle enjoys a variety of activities. Whether she's listening to music (from KPOP to Taylor Swift), hitting the gym, or going for a swim, she finds joy in staying active and engaged. She also loves spending time with friends. As an international student from Malaysia, she deeply appreciates the diversity at U of T, cherishing the opportunity to connect with peers from various cultural and academic backgrounds.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Chemistry Specialist
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Music
- Sports
- Travel especially to places with nature
Learn more about Maybelle
Megan Dean
Role on Team: Peer Mentor and UT3 Coordinator
Since starting, Megan has found U of T to be welcoming and inclusive. Previously she majored in Kinesiology with a minor in Psychology at McMaster University. Megan joined the CLSS Peer Mentor team because she was previously involved with McMaster’s Student Success Centre where she helped students develop their academic skills and facilitated virtual study sessions. She hopes to continue to support students in meeting their academic and personal goals. Megan’s go-to resources from U of T are the Harnessing Habits tip sheet and productivity sessions.
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Year of Study: 2nd
Interest(s):
- Going to fitness classes
- Crocheting, cross-stitching and sewing, specifically dino stuffed animals!
Learn more about Megan
Micah Tan
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Micah has a passion for learning and helping others learn. He used many on and off-campus resources to navigate university life, so he wishes to help others find and use them through his role as a Peer Mentor. He takes many opportunities to explore his academic and professional interests. He has experience as a statistics and mathematics tutor, and recently went on a research expedition in Costa Rica to study turtles. When he has free time, Micah is a huge gamer. He also loves to crochet.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Biomedical Toxicology Major, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Major, Environmental Biology Minor
Year of Study: 3rd
Interest(s):
- Crochet
- Gaming
- Learning new things, especially about nature!
Learn more about Micah
Muhammad Abid
Role on Team: Peer Mentor and Analysis Coordinator
Muhammad is a fourth-year student in Rotman Commerce specializing in Finance and Economics. With aspirations to attend law school after undergrad, he seeks to use his experience to make a meaningful impact. As a Peer Coordinator with the analysis portfolio, Muhammad delves into the student feedback. Through this, he aims to provide actionable insights that will inform future Student Life programs. Along with his studies, he serves as the finance director in Rotman Commerce Law Association and is the treasurer for the U of T Pre-Law Society. Muhammad is looking forward to meeting with students.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Rotman Commerce
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Playing electric guitar
- Watching horror movies
Learn more about Muhammad
Naomi Ho
Pronouns: she/her
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Transitioning from the United States to Canada for university gave me firsthand experiences of the challenges of adapting to university life in a new country, especially without familiar support systems. Furthermore, as I am in my last year of undergraduate studies, I am committed to sharing the learning strategies that I’ve discovered and contributing to the betterment of our university community. Beyond the classroom, I am actively engaged in various research positions in the University Health Network which I would be happy to discuss.
Status: Undergraduate
Program of Study: Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Specialist (Microbiology stream), Neuroscience Major
Year of Study: 4th
Interest(s):
- Cats, Samwise and Milo
- Running
- Reading horror novels
Learn more about Naomi
Sarah Graham-Shaughnessy
Role on Team: Peer Mentor
Sarah, lover of fantasy novels and the video game Genshin Impact, is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Classics (Literature Stream) at U of T, funded by the CGS-D, while also serving as a course instructor. Exploring the way people tell stories across time is the theme underlying her academic career; in pursuit of this aim, she earned her B.A. (with distinction) from The University of Western Ontario with a double major in The School for Advanced Studies in the Arts and Humanities (SASAH) and English Language and Literature (gold medal recipient), along with a minor in Classical Studies.
Status: Graduate
Program of Study: Classics (Literature Stream)
Year of Study: Ph.D.
Learn more about Sarah
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Booking & Documentation
To book an appointment with a peer mentor, log into Folio.
If you are unable to book an appointment online via Folio, please call 416-978-7970, email clss@utoronto.ca or use our online chat tool on the Centre for Learning Strategy Support department page (available Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 12 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m.) to request help.
In your email, please include your name, student number, level and program of study, the times you are available to meet and the reason for your appointment so we can make the best arrangements possible.