{"id":265,"date":"2020-10-20T16:15:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sppa\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2025-10-07T13:00:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T17:00:16","slug":"peer-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/academic-resources\/peer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Peer Support &#038; Mentorship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Feeling a bit lost? Get support from fellow students who understand the challenges of navigating campus life and transitioning to university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each college supporting LA&amp;PS offers its own unique program advocating for the academic, social and personal goals of its students. Mentors can also direct you to resources and opportunities offered by the college and University as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/york-gpa-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/counselling.students.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counselling Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/learningcommons.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Commons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/decisions-petitions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Decisions &amp; Petitions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/support-services\/peer-mentorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/MCLAUG1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/MCLAUG1-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/MCLAUG1-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/support-services\/peer-mentorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peer Mentors<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Upper year students are here to support your academic growth. Reach out for support today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/pass-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/McLaughlinPASS538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/McLaughlinPASS538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/McLaughlinPASS538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/pass-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PASS Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You're not alone. Tackle your toughest courses with peers and develop your academic confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/scld\/learning-skills\/appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/PeerAcadCoaching538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/PeerAcadCoaching538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/PeerAcadCoaching538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ppasayorku.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peer Academic Coaching<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Get a boost with a coach in your corner. Connect with a fellow student to develop your academic skills and confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ppasayorku.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/StudentAssoc538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/StudentAssoc538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/StudentAssoc538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ppasayorku.wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Association<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Connect with like-minded peers through your student association. You will get to network and learn more about your chosen career path. When you're not studying, a rich social life awaits with seminars, workshops and events.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/about\/alumni-network\/ \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/AlumniNetwork538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-174197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/AlumniNetwork538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/215\/2020\/11\/AlumniNetwork538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sppa\/about\/alumni-network\/\">Alumni Network<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reach out to potential mentors and colleagues for future opportunities. Surround yourself with excellence in our alumni network.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns social-bar-block is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"h6 text-white text-center wp-block-heading\">Connect with the School of Public Policy &amp; Administration<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links aligncenter my-2 is-style-default is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a 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