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Meet Forrest he\/him <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Year of study<\/em>: 3rd <\/p>\n\n\n\n Program<\/em>: Psychology <\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you take care of your well-being<\/em>: Listening to music (soul and classic rock) and naps <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fun fact<\/em>: I was a ski instructor for 6 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favourite study spots<\/em>: Gerstein library<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Year<\/em>: 4th<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program<\/em>: Psychology and Physiology <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why did you want to be a Peer Supporter?<\/em> I thought that Peer Support sounded like a really good resource for students to have, and since I enjoy listening to people as they talk through whatever's on their mind, I decided to apply! I also want to be a psychotherapist one day, so I thought it was a good way to practice offering one-on-one support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is your favourite part about being a Peer Supporter?<\/em> Working as a Peer Supporter has introduced me to many resources at U of T that I wouldn't have known about otherwise, as well as introducing me to the people working on them! Also, talking to so many different students has given me a great deal of perspective on the experiences that people are having at this school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you take care of your well-being<\/em>: Being mindful of how I use my free time<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fun fact: I write for the Woodsworth Owl Magazine<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Year of study<\/em>: 1st<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program<\/em>: Masters in Public Health <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why did you want to be a Peer Supporter?<\/em>Mental health support is an important aspect of University life, so I was eager and excited to support the Peer Support Program. Being able to help my peers in any way I can through referal of resources, being an ear for them or just hanging out is a rewarding experience. I know I would have benefitted from Peer Support during my early years of undergrad, so I was determined to provide the help to other students I know first year me would want. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What is your favourite part about being a Peer Supporter?<\/em> Apart from getting to help my fellow U of T community, I enjoy working with an amazing team weekly towards our overall goals! They are all so nice and caring about what they do, it makes being a Peer Supporter even better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you take care of your well-being<\/em>: Listening to music! My favourites are soca, dancehall and afro beats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fun fact<\/em>: I\u2019ve watched game of thrones about 10 times!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Favourite study spot<\/em>: Student lounge at the Dana Lana health sciences building<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Year of study<\/em>: 4th<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program<\/em>: psychology and peace conflict and justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why did you want to be a Peer Supporter? <\/em>As I was entering my fourth year, I was definitely very aware of the need for more mental health supports on campus. When I heard about the Peer Support Service, I thought it was a really great initiative to give students the opportunity to speak to other students who have been through similar struggles, and knew I wanted to be a part of it. Some of my favourite moments at U of T have been those in which I've been able to relate to my peers and feel supported by them, and I felt that it would be really rewarding to be able to do that as a Peer Supporter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What is your favourite part about being a Peer Supporter? <\/em>There's a lot of things to love about the program, including having a really knowledgable, supportive team. But if I had to choose, I really enjoy attending our pop-ups across campus that we do to raise awareness about the service. It's a lot of fun to be able to speak to a large number of students across campus and explain what peer support is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you take care of your well-being<\/em>: Making time to hangout with friends <\/p>\n\n\n\n Fun fact<\/em>: on my first day in Toronto I met Simu Liu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favourite study spot<\/em>: Emmanuel College <\/p>\n\n\n\n Year of study<\/em>: 2nd<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program<\/em>: Master of Social Work<\/p>\n\n\n\n Why did you want to be a Peer Supporter?<\/em> I have always been interested in advocating mental health and supporting people around me<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is your favourite part about being a Peer Supporter? <\/em> Becoming part of this team is such an honour that we get to not only support other U of T students but also be able to provide AND receive support from one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How do you take care of your well-being:<\/em> Playing puzzles, walking and journaling<\/p>\n\n\n\n Random fun fact:<\/em> I own two plants (succulents) as my pets :\u2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Favourite study spot<\/em>: Gerstein Library <\/p>\n\n\n\n Last thoughts...<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about Peer to Peer Supporters, check out this link \u27a1\ufe0f uoft.me\/peer-support<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n P.S The Peer Support for the school year ends on April 14 and begins again in September!<\/p>\n\n\n\n -Bolu \ud83e\udef6\ud83c\udffe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blogs.studentlife.utoronto.ca\/lifeatuoft\/files\/2023\/03\/1-1-1024x1024.png\")
Meet Roxana she\/her<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Ketan he\/him<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Ashna she\/her<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Meet Eva she\/her<\/h4>\n\n\n\n