• Peer Supporter Jashanpreet (she/her) - EDC

      45 minutes

      Hello, I’m Jashanpreet Kaur, an international student from India, studying Business Information Technology at RRC Polytech. Navigating academic challenges and adapting to a new culture has shown me how important mental health support is ...

    • Peer Supporter Aakriti she/her - NDC

      45 minutes

      Hi, my name is Aakriti and I'm originally from India. As an international student, I understand the challenges of adapting to a new environment while managing academics, work, and well-being. My journey with anxiety and resilience highl ...

    • Peer Supporter Alejandra (she/her) - NDC

      45 minutes

      Hello, my name is Ana. I am passionate about supporting others through the challenges of adapting to new environments and pursuing new dreams. Moving from Guatemala to Canada meant leaving behind some dreams to build new ones, and I als ...

    • Peer Supporter Alyssa (she/her) - NDC

      45 minutes

      Hi! I’m Alyssa, originally from the Philippines, and I’m passionate about helping students find balance and support. As a student immigrant, I understand the challenges of adapting to new environments, managing health, academic pressure ...

    • Peer Supporter Hogan (he/him) - NDC

      45 minutes

      Hello, my name is Hogan! I’m an international student from Hong Kong, fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. I’m passionate about supporting peers through challenges like family separation, studying abroad, loss, career struggles, ...

    • Peer Supporter Shianne (they/she) - NDC

      45 minutes

      Hi, my name is Shianne! As a late-diagnosed ADHD individual, I’ve faced lifelong challenges with self-esteem and mental well-being, often feeling something was fundamentally wrong with me. Now, I’m here to listen and support others who ...

    • Peer Supporter Cynthia (she/her) - EDC

      45 minutes

      Hello, my name is Cynthia Ramirez. I’m from Ecuador, and I’m 27 years old. I can speak both Spanish and English. Since 2019, I’ve traveled and lived far from home on several occasions—in the United States, then around the world, and no ...

    • Peer Supporter David (he/him) - EDC

      45 minutes

      Hi, my name is David Derksen. I was born and raised in Canada, where I have experienced life both within city limits and in the countryside. When I was young, my parents got divorced. It was challenging for many reasons, and it can happ ...

    • Peer Supporter Karyl (she/her) - EDC Virtual Only

      45 minutes

      Mabuhay! I'm Karyl and I’m from the Philippines. I've been through the ups and downs of anxiety and depression. These experiences have been tough, but they've also made me stronger and more empathetic. I've learned a lot about myself an ...

    • Peer Supporter Mankirat (she/her) - EDC

      45 minutes

    • Peer Supporter Rushninder (he/him) - EDC

      45 minutes

      Hello, I am Rushninder! As a person that has lived through experiences such as academic pressure, anxiety, grief, and loss of a loved one, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate these experiences.That is the reason I signed up ...

    • Peer Supporter Vira (she/her) - EDC

      45 minutes

      Hello, my name is Vira, and I am from Kyiv, Ukraine. I have lived through some difficult times in my past. As a teenager, I experienced financial struggles, academic pressures, anxiety, and the feeling of being overwhelmed with responsi ...