Arts & Sciences Peer Mentors

The College of Arts & Sciences Peer Mentoring Program is designed to support you during your first year at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. Our peer mentors are experienced students ready to share their stories, tips, and advice to help you succeed both in and out of the classroom. Whether it’s navigating campus resources, managing your time, or just getting involved, they’ve got you covered!

What You Can Ask About:

  • Time management, study skills, and test-taking strategies
  • How to navigate campus resources like the library, tutoring, and career services
  • Tips on getting involved with extracurriculars, internships, and volunteering
  • Insights on building a sense of belonging at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ
  • What to expect in ARSC1953: Exploring Arts and Sciences
  • Engaging in class discussions and gaining confidence in speaking

…and much more!

How to Connect:

  • Review the peer mentors listed below.
  • Pick a mentor whose experiences align with your needs.
  • Email them to schedule a meeting or answer a question
  • Share your availability and set up a time to chat.

 

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Gabby Amarh

Gabby

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Major: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Minor: Spanish for the Healthcare Professions

Hometown: Round Lake, Illinois

Organizations and Activities: African Student Association (secretary), ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Mentors, E-Lead, A&S Student Ambassador

Professional Experience: Disciplinary Honors Chemistry Research, BIOL 1001/1002 tutor, Resident Assistant at Humphrey Hall

Ask me about: Joining clubs, biology, anything about being premed, community networking, the World Cup, or literally anything at all

Hope Armstrong

Hope

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Major: Psychology

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Organizations and Activities: Student Ambassador, Peer Mentor

Professional Experience: K3 Teacher, Youth Worker, Summer Camp Counselor, Desk Receptionist

Ask me about: Commuting, Study skills

Ellyse Buerger

Ellyse

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Major: Psychology & Theology 

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Organizations and Activities: Study Abroad (Sibanye Cape Town), Theta Alpha Kappa Honors Society, Intramural Sports, Mentor A&S, Royal family kids camp (kids in foster care)

Professional Experience: Country Club Director of Children, Student Coordinator for Service Learning Program.

Ask me about: Studying Abroad, anything religious or theology Related, any resources or questions about mental health or psychology!

Lois Dahlman

Lois

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Major: History and Social Welfare & Justice

Hometown: Millet, Alberta (Canada)

Organizations and Activities: A&S Student Ambassador, basketball coaching, Honors program, Outdoor Adventure Club

Professional Experience: MKE Roots Undergrad Researcher, Honors Peer Mentor, Milwaukee Rescue Mission Distribution Center, EOP tutor

Ask me about: study abroad (I studied in South Africa)!, history/SOWJ course recommendation and field opportunities, my cat Seamus

Elanor Dolak

Elanor

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Major: Economics & International Affairs

Minor: Political Science

Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL

Organizations and Activities: Pre-Law Scholar, Student Government, Run Club, Honors Program, Sigma Kappa Sorority

Professional Experience: Milwaukee Justice Center/MVLC

Ask me about: Campus resources, reaching out to professors, joining Greek life, places to go for walks/runs in MKE, LinkedIn, sustainability!

Jordan Dubeck

Jordan

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Major: Biological Sciences & Environmental Science

Minor: Chemistry

Hometown: Wheaton, IL

Organizations and Activities: Cook Bee Lab, Biological Undergraduate Society

Professional Experience: I am an active member in the Cook Bee Lab where I am currently studying if bees can learn temperature through PER.

Ask me about: Research Opportunities, Course Recommendations, STEM-Related Activities

Emma Kimball

Emma

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Major: Environmental Science and Political Science

Hometown: Westmont, IL

Organizations and Activities: Student Government, Outdoor Adventure Club, Biological Undergrad Society, Honors Program, CAMPus Impact,  ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Radio, 24hr Film Race

Professional Experience: RA at Straz, Animal Care tech at the Gamble Lab, Student Ambassador, Peer Mentor

Ask me about: Finding employment on campus, anything biology related, residence life, lizards

Filip Kisielewski

Filip

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Major: Statistical Science and Data Science

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Organizations and Activities: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Club Fencing President, AMU Building Manager, NSFP SPARK Leader, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Honors College

Professional Experience: Resident Assistant at Straz Tower

Ask me about: Fencing, becoming an RA, Star Wars Trivia

Jo Nuñez

Jo

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Major: Psychology

Minor: Neuroscience

Hometown: Downers Grove, IL

Organizations and Activities: SJP | Food Recovery Network | Coffee Club | research assistant | A&S Ambassador | AMU Info Desk

Professional Experience: I am a member of Dr. Nielson's AIM lab here at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. I have made and presented 3 research posters, with another cooking up this year!

Ask me about: Undergrad research | minors | campus resources

Ingrid Padilla

Ingrid

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Major: Criminology & Social Welfare and Justice

Minor: Culture, Health and Illness

Hometown: South Milwaukee, WI

Organizations and Activities: EOP, Law society, Mentor A&S, Spark leader

Professional Experience: I work with a women's church group, helping with the organization

Ask me about: Commuting, Harry Potter, Soccer, my experience so far

Sofia Rivera

Sofia

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Major: Criminology and Social Justice & Welfare

Minor: Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Organizations and Activities: On E-Board for ASO Latina Sorority and for Multicultural Greek Council (MGC)

Professional Experience: Office assistant at a law firm

Ask me about: Book recommendations, multicultural Greek life, RPGs, and good boba spots!

Yoanna Zaharieva

Yoanna

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Major: Psychology + Criminology

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Organizations and Activities: A&S Peer Mentor, A&S Ambassador, and dancer on Hype!

Professional Experience: Bartender at the Annex

Ask me about: Coffee shops in Milwaukee, making the most of college, and anything psych/crim-related!