Meet your EnvironMentors

My name is Rajat and I am a third-year sustainable energy engineering student minoring in REM with a certificate in sustainable development. I became a mentor because I can provide fun insights at SFU and want to make everyone feel comfortable and joyful here.

My name is Vee, and I am a third-year resource and environmental management and business student. I love outdoor activities like skiing, kayaking and hiking and I am also training in grappling and wrestling. I plan events for the Resource and Environmental Management Student Association (REMSA), and I serve as the associate vice president for SFSS Events & Student Affairs, helping organize exciting and fun events.

Hey everyone! I am heading into my fifth and final year at SFU majoring in environmental science in the applied biology concentration with a certificate in geographic information systems (GIS). This is my third year being an EnvironMentor and I became one because of how helpful my own EnvironMentor was when I started. In my free time I really like skiing, hiking, camping and trying new things!

Hi! I am a second-year archaeology major/extended French minor and the current vice-president of the Archaeology Student Society. A fun fact about me is that I collect Hawaiian shirts. I look forward to hearing your stories and welcoming you to SFU!

I am a fourth-year global environmental systems major, also doing a GIS certificate. I joined the EnvironMentor program because I have really appreciated how welcoming and friendly SFU's Faculty of Environment is and I like the idea of giving back by welcoming the next generation of students. I love skiing, mountain biking and hiking.

My name is Briana Burke and I am an archaeology major heading into my fourth year at SFU. I am an active member of the Archaeological Student Society in the position of faculty representative. Additionally, I am preparing to attend SFU’s Forensic Anthropology/Bioarchaeology field school in Portugal this summer.

I am a third-year global environmental systems major and I am pursuing a geographic information system certificate. I have served as a peer educator in FIC and held an executive position in the Resource and Environmental Management Student Association (REMSA). I decided to become an EnvironMentor because I understand how challenging it can be for new students to adapt to a new academic environment. I want to support them in navigating their journey and help them fully enjoy the SFU community.

I am a fourth-year environmental science major. I joined the EnvironMentors because when I was in first year I had a hard time navigating university. I want to help other students feel more included, and help them excel! I also enjoy swimming, hiking and any outdoor activity!

I am a third-year environmental science student with a concentration in environmental earth systems! Being an EnvironMentor has given me the opportunity to connect with my peers and share my experiences with new SFU students. The Faculty of Environment has given me some of the best experiences I could have ever asked for!

Hey! I'm Sena, a fourth-year environmental science student, concentrating on earth systems. I volunteer with Embark Sustainability Society as a food rescue distributor, where we work as a team to reduce food waste. As an EnvironMentor, I want to guide new students to a successful start by giving effective advice. I'm passionate about advocating for human and animal rights!

My name is Sukhman, and I am in the resource and environmental management program. I decided to become an EnvironMentor to help new students feel comfortable and so I could be more involved in the FENV community. I like to draw, read and write poetry. I also sing Indian classical music and I love to sing in my mother tongue, Punjabi.

I’m a third-year environmental science major. I am also a caving enthusiast! I became an EnvironMentor because I understand first-hand how challenging the transition from high school to university can be, especially for those moving away from their families. With what I have learned, I hope to make this experience rewarding for new students, regardless of how daunting it can be!

I am a third-year in the environmental science program in the applied biology stream. I became an EnvironMentor because I wanted to meet more people and be more connected to my Faculty, and this is a great way to do so while meeting and welcoming new students! Some of my interests include reading, going to the gym and hiking.

I am a third-year environmental science major with a GIS Certificate. I joined the EnvironMentor team to help new FENV students get a head start by sharing tips I have picked up over the years! I am an international student from Zambia but the great community I have met through groups like the Environmental Science Student Union has made Vancouver feel like home.

Hey! I’m Megan and I’m in my fourth year of environmental science. I became an EnvironMentor because I want to help make new SFU students feel welcomed as starting university can be intimidating in a lot of ways. I remember being super overwhelmed and confused when I started, and hope to help new students with any concerns or questions they have about university.

I am a fourth-year student pursuing a BA (Honours) in human geography. Apart from the EnvironMentors program, you might also see me as a HIVE Welcome Leader and as the co-chair of the Geography Student Union! Outside of classes, I enjoy music, baking and crocheting.