Vantage Peer Mentors
The Vantage Peer Mentors are a group of Vantage College alumni, passionate about fostering social connections and providing peer support to Vantage One students.
They can help you with:
- Connecting you with the UBC Community and resources
- Questions about UBC Vantage College and university life
- Networking
- Peer-to-peer support
You can connect with your Peer Mentor via:
- Canvas Course - Vantage Virtual Lounge 2022-23
- Email – you can either reach out to them directly if they have already emailed you, or you can contact the Student Services team at students@vantagecollege.ubc.ca and they will help you to get in touch with your assigned Peer Mentor.
Meet Your Peer Mentors for 2022-2023!
Preferred name: Alqallaf
Pronouns: he/his/him
Faculty: Science
Specialization: Dentistry, 2nd year
Home: Kuwait
Interests/hobbies: Hiking, fishing, and practicing martial arts
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
It is okay to fall if you would stand up again.
Preferred name: Cassie
Pronouns: She/ Her/ Hers
Faculty: Arts
Specialization: Major Psychology & a Minor in statistics, 4th year
Home: China
Interests/hobbies: Video games, e-sports and Music.
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Don’t be afraid to say hello to new person. Friends is crucial especially in a new place.
Preferred name: Jafar
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Faculty: Science
Specialization: Not declared, 2nd year
Home: Kuwait
Interests/hobbies: I like to play football/soccer and I enjoy swimming
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Take the first step in meeting new people, because most students are new to this environment and they all as nervous as you are.
Preferred name: Elaine
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Faculty: Arts
Specialization: Psychology, 4th year
Home: China
Interests/hobbies: Hiking, travelling, playing with animals.
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Do not hesitate to explore and making friends. You may encounter many difficulties and uncertainty in first year and get more social interactions will be helpful.
Preferred name: Maria
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Faculty: Science
Specialization: Not declared, 2nd year
Home: Jaraguá do Sul, Brazil
Interests/hobbies: Playing the piano, swimming and playing volleyball
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Join a club! It's the best thing I did during my first year at UBC, I promise you won't regret it.
Preferred name: Mioko
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Faculty: Arts
Specialization: Not declared, 2nd year
Home: Japan
Interests/hobbies: Skiing, golfing, midnight cafe runs
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage Students?
Don’t rush or feel you are behind, everyone’s got the same worries :)
Preferred name: Tara
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Faculty: Science
Specialization: Statistics, 2nd year
Home: Belgrade, Serbia
Interests/hobbies: Reading (Pride and Prejudice is my favorite in this lifetime), playing and listening to music, and watching comfort TV shows (Gilmore Girls always).
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Give your best, and take care of yourself! Study when you feel productive, visit different parts of Vancouver, meet friends from everywhere and make sure you stay open-minded to new things!
Preferred name: K
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Faculty: Applied Science
Specialization: Mechanical, 2nd year
Home: Thailand
Interests/hobbies: Eating, snowboarding and kendo
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
“If you win, you live, if you lose, you die. If you don’t fight, you can’t win.”
Preferred name: Tiffany
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Faculty: Arts
Specialization: Major in Sociology, Minor in Commerce, 4th year
Home: Hong Kong
Interests/hobbies: Travelling, exploring new restaurants
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone to try new things! (e.g. join a club!)
Preferred name: Yiming
Pronouns: he/him/his
Faculty: Science
Specialization: Combined Major in Statistics and Economics, 4th year
Home: Beijing, China
Interests/hobbies: Photography, coffee, badminton
What is a piece of advice you would give to new Vantage students?
Please feel free to come to me if you are confused, I hope they will treat me as a friend. College life is very beautiful, please rest assured and boldly create your future!
Events
The Vantage Peer Mentors host monthly events throughout the academic year for Vantage One students to connect with fellow peers, Vantage Faculty and Staff, and learn about UBC services and resources available to them.
Note: event details will be posted on the Virtual Lounge, and communicated via email.
Get Involved
Grow your leadership skills, support new Vantage students in their transition to campus life and plan events to enhance their academic and social experiences.
Applications for the Vantage Peer Mentor Program (2023/2024) are opening soon!