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Previous Peer Mentor
Nimra Askari
I became a peer mentor to help incoming SFU students feel less alone in the overwhelming experience of entering post-secondary. I remember feeling immense pressure and stress trying to get my degree and other extracurriculars sorted out in my first and second years. I also felt isolated because it was hard for me to find my place in the SFU community. Therefore, I want to support other students in managing and creating the best university experience because I know many incoming students may feel the same stress I did.
What is your best first year memory?
My first year was online due to COVID-19 restrictions, so it was hard to connect, but I think my best memories revolve around getting involved with the SFSS club - Conversations Worth Sharing, otherwise known as TEDxSFU. When I joined the club, I met like-minded students and improved my leadership skills, but most importantly, I had fun doing so.
Words of advice to new students?
I think the university can get more overwhelming because of the constant comparison with other students. So my advice is to go at your own pace. Everyone is on their own path, and you will find yours. Another piece of advice is to just be present and have fun! Those moments are the ones you will look back on the most.
What are you involved in on and off campus?
On campus, I work for the Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS), helping student clubs and student unions plan events, process their finances and more. My experience with the SFSS has allowed me to be involved in school events and connect with many people. Off campus, I volunteer as a teaching assistant at my local mosque, write and perform poetry, paint, go on hikes, and explore cafes around the city.