Meet the Peer Guides

Our Peer Guides are current Western students from around the world who are ready to share their experiences, answer your questions, and help you get the most out of your time at Western. Browse their profiles below to see what they can help with.

Ahmed on the benches between Weldon and Somerville

Ahmed

Master's Student, Faculty of Science (Environment and Sustainability)

From Baghdad, Iraq

Speaks English and Arabic

Ask me aboutMy experience in the Biology department and research on Western Sandpipers.

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Akshaya smiling

Akshaya

3rd Year, Faculty of Health Sciences

From Markham, Canada

Speaks English and Tamil

Ask me about Tamil movies, volunteering opportunities and adjusting to university life.

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Anabelle at a port in her hometown of Kaohsiung

Anabelle

3rd Year, Faculty of Science (Medical Sciences - Physiology)

From Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Speaks English and Mandarin

Ask me about International student life or the Medical Sciences program.

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Ariba wearing a black scarf

Ariba

3rd Year, Faculty of Science (Psychology)

From Dhaka, Bangladesh

Speaks English, Bengali and Hindi

Ask me about BMSc and BSc modules, shortcuts around campus, and on-campus and off-campus housing.

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Armaan in Western's Entrepreneurship building

Armaan

2nd Year, Faculty of Science (Computer Science and Financial Modelling)

From Johannesburg, South Africa

Speaks English and Gujarati

Ask me about Quantitative and math courses, managing heavy technical workloads and social life in London.

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Carla smiling

Carla

2nd Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Accounting)

From Monterrey, Mexico

Speaks Spanish, English and German

Ask me about BMOS, the Honours Accounting Specialization, and life in residence.

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Carlos holding a traditional South American beverage from home

Carlos

3rd Year PhD Candidate, Faculty of Education (Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies)

From Porto Alegre, Brazil

Speaks Portuguese, English and French; intermediate Spanish and Italian

Ask me about Tri-Agency scholarships for graduate students, book recommendations, and the history of campus.

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Elena in a park near Elgin Hall

Elena

3rd Year, Faculty of Science (Medical Sciences - Physiology)

From Murcia, Spain

Speaks Spanish, English and conversational French

Ask me about Medical Sciences, mental health and music.

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Esther near the Chu International Centre on campus

Esther

2nd Year PhD Candidate, Faculty of Engineering (Chemical and Biochemical Engineering)

From Ghana

Speaks Asante Twi and English

Ask me about Graduate studies at Western, moving to Canada as an international student and research in engineering.

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Eugene on a summer trip to Niagara Falls

Eugene

4th Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Accounting) at Huron University College

From Uganda

Speaks English

Ask me about What it's like studying at a Western affiliate school, specifically Huron.

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Larry at a camping site

Larry

4th Year Master's Student, Faculty of Health Sciences (Foods and Nutrition)

From Tai'an, China

Speaks Chinese and English

Ask me about Fitness, metabolism, or anything related to nutrition.

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Hamsini in front of a purple backdrop showing off her Western pride

Hamsini

4th Year, Faculty of Science (Medical Sciences - Medical Biophysics)

From Mississauga, Canada

Speaks English and Tamil

Ask me about Medical Biophysics, knitting and crocheting, and movies.

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Idhaya Bency smiling

Idhaya Bency

2nd Year Master's Student, Faculty of Engineering (Chemical and Biochemical Engineering)

From Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

Speaks Tamil and English

Ask me about Transitioning into interdisciplinary graduate studies through effective study strategies, navigating essential campus resources, and adapting to Canadian weather.

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Jhonatan in front of the UCC on Homecoming 2025

Jhonatan

2nd Year Master's Student, Faculty of Health Sciences (Kinesiology -Management and Leadership)

From Santa Marta, Colombia

Speaks Spanish, English, French, Portuguese and Italian

Ask me about Sports and recreation at Western.

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Jina at Cozy Grotto, a gift and stationery store

Jina

2nd Year, Faculty of Health Sciences (Biology)

From Toronto, Canada

Speaks English and French

Ask me aboutThe international student experience in undergrad, student involvement and balancing academics with extracurricular activities.

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Kato during his interview with the IMPACT Project

Kato

2nd Year PhD Candidate, Faculty of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering)

From Kampala, Uganda

Speaks English, Luganda and some Arabic

Ask me about Adjusting to life as an international graduate student, engineering and research at Western and working at Robarts Research Institute.

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Kiana at the Toronto International Film Festival

Kiana

4th Year PhD Candidate, Faculty of Arts and Humanities (English)

From Shiraz, Iran

Speaks English and Farsi

Ask me about Housing, books and good places to eat in London.

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Livia sipping a matcha

Livia

2nd Year, Faculty of Science (Financial Modelling)

From Tirana, Albania

Speaks Albanian, English and German

Ask me aboutMath courses (Calculus 1, 2 and 3, Statistics, Linear Algebra and more), intramurals, the Recreation Centre and student life.

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Maria-Gorretti on campus near the UCC

Maria-Gorretti

2nd Year PhD Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies (Health Information Science) 

From Nigeria

Speaks English

Ask me about Adjusting to academic and campus life in a new country, building community and finding mentorship on campus, and navigating research and funding opportunities as a graduate student.

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Misol near the ocean

Misol

3rd Year, Faculty of Science (Computer Science)

From Seoul, South Korea

Speaks English and Korean

Ask me about Studying Computer Science, basic programming tips and navigating life as a CS student at Western!

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Myra smiling

Myra

3rd Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Finance)

From Delhi, India

Speaks English and Hindi

Ask me about Student life at Western, studying abroad, and balancing academics with social life.

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Nghi at the International and Graduate Affairs Building

Nghi

2nd Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Finance)

From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Speaks English, Vietnamese and basic Mandarin

Ask me about The BMOS program and recommended courses, Career Services and other school services, and tips for applying to clubs and volunteer activities.

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Nirvi at her workspace

Nirvi

PhD Candidate, Faculty of Engineering (Biochemistry)

From Mumbai, India

Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi

Ask me about Exploring different cuisines and cooking, retro Hindi movies and Pakistani dramas, and entrepreneurship.

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Pranitha smiling

Pranitha

4th Year Master's Student, Faculty of Social Science (Management of Applied Science)

From Coimbatore, India

Speaks English and Tamil

Ask me about Campus study spots, res life, and getting involved on campus.

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Ranumi near the cherry blossoms by CherryHill Village Mall

Ranumi

4th Year, Faculty of Science (Genetics and Biochemistry)

From Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka

Speaks English, Sinhala and French

Ask me about Genetics, biochemistry, clubs at Western, volunteering, and animals.

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Ribhavv on move-in day at Saugeen in first year

Ribhavv

3rd Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Finance)

From Chennai, India

Speaks English, Hindi and Tamil

Ask me about International student life, entrepreneurship and things to do in London.

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Riya at a country club in India

Riya

Master's Student, Faculty of Social Science (Management of Applied Science)

From Sarnia, Canada and Chandigarh, India

Speaks English, French, Punjabi and Hindi

Ask me aboutPsychology, soccer, Model UN, and cafés and restaurants.

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Ruohuan outside in the winter

Ruohuan

3rd Year, Faculty of Social Science, King's University College

From Zhengzhou, China

Speaks Chinese and English

Ask me about Adjusting to Canada, making friends and King's University College.

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Saghar at the Western Road entrance to the university

Saghar

5th Year, PhD candidate, Faculty of Health Sciences (Health and Rehabilitation Sciences)

From Tehran, Iran

Speaks Farsi and English

Ask me about Grad studies, Persian food, London hike and bike trails, and yoga and pilates.

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Sara G at the UCC

Sara G

4th Year, Faculty of Science (Genetics)

From Tehran, Iran

Speaks Farsi and English

Ask me about Genetics and science programs, balancing school and part-time work, and navigating university life away from home.

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Sara S on a walk on campus

Sara S

2nd Year, Faculty of Science (Medical Sciences)

From Ahvaz, Iran

Speaks English and Persian

Ask me about Medical Sciences courses and study methods, maintaining a healthy routine, and off-campus housing.

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Silvia at the Global Cafe at Western International

Silvia

2nd year Master's Student, Faculty of Health Sciences (Kinesiology Management and Leadership) 

From São Paulo, Brazil

Speaks Portuguese and English; intermediate French; basic Spanish and Italian

Ask me about Volunteering and leadership opportunities, career development and networking, exploring London, and making the most of your Western experience.

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Stella at the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Stella

5th Year, Faculty of Science (Genetics)

From Suwon, Korea

Speaks English and Korean

Ask me about How to proceed with program changes, course registration, and course recommendations in the sciences depending on your program and module.

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Portrait of Tamara

Tamara

3rd Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Accounting)

From Cairo, Egypt

Speaks English and Arabic

Ask me aboutTransferring from a different university or college, moving countries, getting involved on campus, the best ways to meet new people and the best study spots.

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Wazhma in her family's garden

Wazhma

2nd Year, Faculty of Social Science

From London, Ontario, Canada

Speaks Pashto, Farsi and English

Ask me about Living in London, Ontario, transportation, and how to approach professors.

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Zeph at one of her favourite parks in London

Sarah (Zeph)

3rd Year, Faculty of Science (Neuroscience)

From Nairobi, Kenya

Speaks English

Ask me about Medical Sciences including Neuroscience, theatre, the LTC, and cycling in London.

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Piers performing at Centennial Hall in London, Ontario

Zisong (Piers)

4th Year, Faculty of Social Science, Management & Organizational Studies (Finance)

From Beijing, China

Speaks Chinese and English

Ask me about Student clubs, campus involvement, student leadership, and living in London.

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