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 2024-25 coming soon!
  • 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 2024-2025!

Aprisa

Preferred Name: 

Pronouns: 

Faculty and Specialization/Major:  

Year Level: 

Home Town: 

Valuable Advice: 

Fun Fact: 

Interests/Hobbies: 

Brando

Preferred Name: Brando

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Faculty of Science, Major in Cognitive Systems

Year Level: 3

Home Town: Jakarta, Indonesia

Valuable Advice: Skipping class, even for the whole semester? No problem—BUT make sure to write down the final date and do the exam! (source: personal experience, missed 1 final exam) XD

Fun Fact: Guess what? I can snap my fingers super fast—like 100 times in a minute fast! 

Interests/Hobbies: When I'm not doing anything, I'm jamming out to Matt Maltese. I could listen to his albums on repeat 24/7 and never get bored. Plus, I've collected over 200 pics of him—talk about being a super fan! And yes, I play the piano too. So between snapping, jamming, and piano-ing, I'm pretty much a one-person band!

Chanel

Preferred Name: Chanel 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Faculty of Science 

Year Level: Second year

Home Town: Shichuan China

Valuable Advice: There is more than one path in life.

Fun Fact: I like cooking for people, I always want my friends to ask me to cook for them.

Interests/Hobbies: Swimming/ Drawing/ Meditation/ Video game

Gabby

Preferred Name: Gabby

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Science (Chemistry)

Year Level: Second year

Home Town: China

Valuable Advice: Smart is a nexy sexy!

Fun Fact: I have a Corgi dog called Yaya and she is two years old.

Interests/Hobbies: Music and exercise are two loves that contribute to my everyday life in distinct ways. Music is my constant companion, inspiring me throughout exercises and creating the tone for my fitness sessions. Whether it's lively songs to stimulate my cardio program or melodic melodies to help me concentrate during strength training, music has the ability to elevate and enhance my workouts. Beyond the gym, music serves as a source of relaxation and inspiration, offering a soundtrack to my everyday activities. As I immerse myself in the melodies and rhythms, I have a feeling of connection and emotional release, which improves my general well-being. Combining my love of music with regular gym workouts not only keeps me physically active, but also nourishes my spirit, resulting in a harmonic balance of body and mind.

Jimin

Preferred Name: Jimin

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major:  Science

Year Level: Year 2

Home Town: South Korea

Valuable Advice: Don't hesitate and always embrace the challenge.

Fun Fact: I've watched 'Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs' over 50 times and memorized some of the lines.

Interests/Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy playing with my dogs and watching TV shows.

Joy

Preferred Name: Joy

Pronouns: Joy

Faculty and Specialization/Major:  Combined major in Science

Year Level: Year 3

Home Town: China

Valuable Advice: People must step out of their comfort zone to be successful.

Fun Fact: I'm lucky in the important change of life.

Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, painting, watching film, fps game.

Nicole

Preferred Name: Nicole

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Chemistry probably

Year Level: Second Year

Home Town: China

Valuable Advice: Keep working on things that make you feel confused. You will figure it out.

Fun Fact: I am the proud parent of a little dog, whom I affectionate consider my daughter!

Interests/Hobbies: I love music and have a knee interest in photography.

Runtan

Preferred Name: Runtan

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Not sure, maybe physics

Year Level: 2

Home Town: Zhengzhou China

Valuable Advice: Be brave to speak English and only use English in classes.

Fun Fact: I once skipped school to go to a museum in my high school.

Interests/Hobbies: R&B music and Chinese history

Yuchi

Preferred Name: Yuchi

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Political Science 

Year Level: Year 4

Home Town: China

Valuable Advice: Taking your time to carefully consider all aspects of a decision is crucial. Weighing all potential consequences and perspectives can lead to more informed and satisfying outcomes! 

Fun Fact: Coffee Toffee is my favorite ice cream flavor. 

Interests/Hobbies: Video gaming & writing fiction &  Collecting

Nurnisa

Preferred Name: Nurnisa

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Faculty and Specialization/Major: Chemical Biology

Year Level: 2

Home Town: Kyrgyzstan

Valuable Advice: Believe in yourselves. Trust your abilities and stay confident throughout your journey.

Fun Fact: I can speak 4 languages

Interests/Hobbies: I love riding horses, baking, and watching Turkish series.

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 Vantage Virtual Lounge 2024-25 (coming soon!), and communicated via email.

Get Involved

If you want to grow your leadership skills, support new Vantage students in their transition to campus life and plan events to enhance their academic and social experiences, apply to become a Vantage Peer Mentor!

Applications for 2024-25 are now closed. 

Feel free to email students@vantagecollege.ubc.ca to let us know you are interested and we will notify you when applications open.