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My name is Rajat and I am a third-year sustainable energy engineering student minoring in REM with a certificate in sustainable development. I became a mentor because I can provide fun insights at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and want to make everyone feel comfortable and joyful here.

My name is Vee, and I am a third-year resource and environmental management and business student. I love outdoor activities like skiing, kayaking and hiking and I am also training in grappling and wrestling. I plan events for the Resource and Environmental Management Student Association (REMSA), and I serve as the associate vice president for SFSS Events & Student Affairs, helping organize exciting and fun events.

Hey everyone! I am heading into my fifth and final year at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV majoring in environmental science in the applied biology concentration with a certificate in geographic information systems (GIS). This is my third year being an EnvironMentor and I became one because of how helpful my own EnvironMentor was when I started. In my free time I really like skiing, hiking, camping and trying new things!

Hi! I am a second-year archaeology major/extended French minor and the current vice-president of the Archaeology Student Society. A fun fact about me is that I collect Hawaiian shirts. I look forward to hearing your stories and welcoming you to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV!

I am a fourth-year global environmental systems major, also doing a GIS certificate. I joined the EnvironMentor program because I have really appreciated how welcoming and friendly ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV's Faculty of Environment is and I like the idea of giving back by welcoming the next generation of students. I love skiing, mountain biking and hiking.

My name is Briana Burke and I am an archaeology major heading into my fourth year at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV. I am an active member of the Archaeological Student Society in the position of faculty representative. Additionally, I am preparing to attend ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV’s Forensic Anthropology/Bioarchaeology field school in Portugal this summer.

I am a third-year global environmental systems major and I am pursuing a geographic information system certificate. I have served as a peer educator in FIC and held an executive position in the Resource and Environmental Management Student Association (REMSA). I decided to become an EnvironMentor because I understand how challenging it can be for new students to adapt to a new academic environment. I want to support them in navigating their journey and help them fully enjoy the ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV community.

I am a fourth-year environmental science major. I joined the EnvironMentors because when I was in first year I had a hard time navigating university. I want to help other students feel more included, and help them excel! I also enjoy swimming, hiking and any outdoor activity!

I am a third-year environmental science student with a concentration in environmental earth systems! Being an EnvironMentor has given me the opportunity to connect with my peers and share my experiences with new ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students. The Faculty of Environment has given me some of the best experiences I could have ever asked for!

Hey! I'm Sena, a fourth-year environmental science student, concentrating on earth systems. I volunteer with Embark Sustainability Society as a food rescue distributor, where we work as a team to reduce food waste. As an EnvironMentor, I want to guide new students to a successful start by giving effective advice. I'm passionate about advocating for human and animal rights!

My name is Sukhman, and I am in the resource and environmental management program. I decided to become an EnvironMentor to help new students feel comfortable and so I could be more involved in the FENV community. I like to draw, read and write poetry. I also sing Indian classical music and I love to sing in my mother tongue, Punjabi.

I’m a third-year environmental science major. I am also a caving enthusiast! I became an EnvironMentor because I understand first-hand how challenging the transition from high school to university can be, especially for those moving away from their families. With what I have learned, I hope to make this experience rewarding for new students, regardless of how daunting it can be!

I am a third-year in the environmental science program in the applied biology stream. I became an EnvironMentor because I wanted to meet more people and be more connected to my Faculty, and this is a great way to do so while meeting and welcoming new students! Some of my interests include reading, going to the gym and hiking.

I am a third-year environmental science major with a GIS Certificate. I joined the EnvironMentor team to help new FENV students get a head start by sharing tips I have picked up over the years! I am an international student from Zambia but the great community I have met through groups like the Environmental Science Student Union has made Vancouver feel like home.

Hey! I’m Megan and I’m in my fourth year of environmental science. I became an EnvironMentor because I want to help make new ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students feel welcomed as starting university can be intimidating in a lot of ways. I remember being super overwhelmed and confused when I started, and hope to help new students with any concerns or questions they have about university.

I am a fourth-year student pursuing a BA (Honours) in human geography. Apart from the EnvironMentors program, you might also see me as a HIVE Welcome Leader and as the co-chair of the Geography Student Union! Outside of classes, I enjoy music, baking and crocheting.