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Peer Advisors

What is the Peer Program all about?

The volunteer Career Management Peer Program offers a unique opportunity for BCom students to get involved in the Faculty of Management and to help fellow students learn about Career Management at Desautels and the various resources we have available. Peer Advisors are selected prior to the fall term and then follow an interactive training program.

The Career Management Peer Advisors are BACK for the 2024-2025 academic year! The Peer Advisors strive to provide a service that is helpful, insightful, and beneficial for your career preparation and future success.

Current BCom U0 and U1 students, meet with a Peer Advisor to:

  • Chat with a fellow upper year student about life at Desautels, guidance based on their own extracurricular involvement, their internship experience, and more!
  • StrengthenÌýyour resume content

How do you sign up to meet a Peer Advisor?

  • Fill out this form to request a meeting with a Peer Advisor (Starts in early September)
  • Please be advised that during school breaks (such as Reading Week, Winter Break), our team of Peer Advisors are not on duty.
  • If you are having difficulty booking, please contactÌýpeeradvisor.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca
  • Please note that we do not give advice on course selection, degree requirements, application for exchanges - for these and other academic topics, please contact the student affairs office atÌýbcom.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca

For more information on the Peer Program, please contactÌýthe Peer Program Manager Julia Riscaldino by email.

Meet our 2024-2025 Peer Advisors


Alexandra Godbout Fowler

Alexandra

Lead Peer Advisor

³Û±ð²¹°ù:ÌýU3

Area of Study: Strategic management | Concentration: Finance
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement:ÌýºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Real Estate Club | ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Sports Management Club | Former ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Varsity Athlete | The Women's Network

Chat with me about…

  • Overcoming the initial hurdles as a Desautels student. I understand the pressures, the workload, and the various choices you have to make as a management student. I can share what worked for me to help you understand different perspectives and make informed decisions.
  • Conquering networking anxiety. Engaging with business professionals can be daunting, but I've acquired strategies to navigate such occasions with ease.
  • Exchange! Last year, I went to Dublin on an exchange and had an amazing experience. I’d be happy to share tips on picking a school based on you priorities, traveling, and meeting students abroad.

Ìý


Natalie

Year:ÌýU2

Area of Study:ÌýBusiness Analytics
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: Case League

Chat with me about…

  • Navigating the changes and stress of starting university! I can share tips on managing your time, studying effectively, and provide information about helpful resources on campus. Let's make this transition as smooth and successful as possible!
  • Getting involved in research on campus! There are so many exciting opportunities to explore your interests, gain valuable experience, and contribute to interesting projects. I'm here to help you navigate the process and am happy to share how I’ve gotten involved.
  • Studying Business Analytics and Data Science. I can share tips on how to go above and beyond as a non-STEM student when seeking an extremely technical role or graduate program. Let's explore how you can leverage your unique background to stand out.
  • Baking and cooking. Always looking for good new recipes!

Natalie Castonguay


Kayla McCaig

Kayla

³Û±ð²¹°ù:ÌýU4

Area of Study:ÌýMarketing | Concentration: Entrepreneurship
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: Outgoing ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Marketing | DMCC | FIT | SACOMMS

Chat with me about…

  • Gaining career experience for interviews without internship experience
  • How to involve yourself and meet new people in the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community
  • Creative writing. I am involved in not only the academic extracurriculars but also the social events at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ


Julia

³Û±ð²¹°ù:ÌýU3

Area of Study:ÌýAccounting
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: Suits U Montreal | Fashion Revolution

Chat with me about…

  • Developing efficient study habits. I’ve tried many study techniques over my time at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and I would love to share my tips.
  • Majoring in accounting. I can share my insight on the accounting program at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ and navigating internships in the field. I’m happy to answer your questions!
  • Electives. I’ve taken my fair share of them and can give tips if you’re choosing which classes to take to balance your schedule and provide recommendations of classes I enjoyed.

Ìý

Julia Saveliev


Aiwei Dong

Aiwei

³Û±ð²¹°ù:ÌýU3

Area of Study:ÌýHonors In Investment Management
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Bankers in Association | Consulting Academy ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

Chat with me about…

  • Life in a securities company. I've worked as a sales & trade and wealth management analyst and would love to share my experience
  • How to network with professionals in the industry that you are interested in
  • The NBA. Talk to me if you love basketball, I am a big fan of the Lakers!


Heidi

³Û±ð²¹°ù:ÌýU3

Area of Study:ÌýStrategic management | Concentration: Finance
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: Case league | DWIB | MSBN consultant | Suits U | MUS VP Competitions executive assistant

Chat with me about…

  • Finding your place Desautels. Whether it be navigating courses, extracurricular involvement, or life as a university student, I can provide you with personal insight on how to thrive in the community.
  • Networking and internships. Navigating a career path can be daunting. I have plenty of experience with networking, changing paths, and landing internships. Let’s brainstorm how you can navigate these daunting tasks.
  • Exchange! A once in a lifetime experience that I believe everyone should explore. Just having completed my exchange semester at University College Dublin I can give you advice about the application process and how to have the best experience abroad.

Heidi Nixdorf

Ìý


Maxwell Kapy

Maxwell

³Û±ð²¹°ù:ÌýU3

Area of Study:ÌýFinance | Minor: Psychology
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: FIT |ÌýºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Real Estate Club | 4à7 Staff | Tamid Consulting and Investment Fund

Chat with me about…

  • Where to make your best connections & grow your network at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
  • Navigating through the millions of resources at Desautels to start getting involved
  • Configuring your schedule, editing your resume, and introducing you to important school events
  • Anything involving the NHL


Ian

Year: U3

Area of Study: Finance major, Italian minor
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Investment Club member.

Chat with me about…

  • Staying on top of tasks and life at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. It can be very overwhelming at times especially given how much goes on at the university, however, I can provide as much support and guidance in order to navigate life as a university student.
  • Resume building. Moreover, how to network and become more involved in the university both academically and socially.
  • Travelling around the world. I’ve lived in 5 different countries so I am more than happy to share my experience as an international student. I am also a big sports fan so if anything sports related you know where to find me.

Ian Generous


Sandy Chen

Sandy

Year: U3

Area of Study: Statistics | Concentration: Finance

Chat with me about…

  • Exchange abroad experience. I had an incredible time and learned a lot while studying various math and elective courses at the National University of Singapore. My travels around Asia also provided invaluable experiences.
  • Statistics course selection. As a major in Statistics, I have extensive experience and insights into choosing the right courses for different career paths
  • CFA exam preparation. I am currently preparing for the CFA exam. If you’re interested in finance and want to learn more about the CFA, feel free to reach out and discuss study strategies, exam tips, and more."


Katharine

Year: U3

Area of Study: Accounting major,ÌýHistory minor
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: The Bull & Bear

Chat with me about…

  • Managing stress and feeling overwhelmed. We've all been through the challenges that come with starting university, and I can give advice on what has helped me!
  • Finding internships and preparing for interviews, specifically in Accounting.
  • Exploring beyond Desautels. It may seem daunting to take courses outside the business faculty, but ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ offers so many amazing classes. I'm happy to talk about my experience with arts courses and completing a non-business minor.

Katharine Peer Advisor


Tasmia Peer Advisor

Tasmia

Year: U3

Area of Study: Finance and Entrepreneurship

Chat with me about…

  • Finding community at Desautels - I can provide you with insight on how to navigate your interests and understand where you'd best fit in
  • Going on exchange!! I studied abroad last semester in Madrid and can't recommend it enough.
  • Choosing interesting electives - I have taken my fair share of electives and can help you navigate choosing ones that suit your interests


Molka

Year: U4

Area of Study: Marketing major,ÌýStrategic Management & Retail Management concentrations
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: AIESEC, MUSTBUS, VDABI (Desautels African Business Initiative), DMCC

Chat with me about…

  • Balancing life, studies, and mental health. I can share what’s helped me stay on top of my studies while making time for self-care and avoiding burnout.
  • Stepping out of your comfort zone. Getting involved in new activities and meeting people can be intimidating, especially if you’re shy like I was when I first started at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. I’ve learned a lot about how to push past those initial fears, and I’d love to share what worked for me

Molka


Kate

Kate

Year: U2

Area of Study: Finance and International Business
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement:ÌýSuits U, Real Estate Club, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Green Week

Chat with me about…

  • Networking and internships. I would love to share my tips for talking with people in the industry and ultimately landing an internship as this task can be very daunting.
  • Developing study habits. I have tried so many different tricks for studying and I have found what works for mee. Talk to me about how to study most efficiently to nail your exams.
  • Managing stress. The program can definitely feel overwhelming and challenging, but there are strategies and advice that I have received to help mitigate this. Let’s chat about how to manage school stress/anxiety!


Philippine

Year: U3

Area of Study: Finance, Strategic Management, and Retail Management
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement: DMCC, HR Jeux du Commerce, Contract Happening Marketing, 4a7 Staff

Chat with me about…

  • Balancing Work, involvement, and social Life. It can be challenging to prioritize between these three, but they’re all so important to your experience at Desautels. I’d love to share some tips and tricks that have worked for me
  • Case Competitions at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ. As a member of the Desautels Management Competitions Committee, I'm excited to talk about the different national case competitions and how they can leverage your skills while allowing you to meet amazing people.
  • Applying to Consumer Goods Companies. While finance and consulting are popular topics at Desautels, there’s less discussion about careers in consumer goods. I’d love to share my experience and offer tips on how to prepare for applications and interviews in this field.

Phillipine


Sophie

Sophie

Year: U4

Area of Study: International Management major, Psychology minor
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Involvement:ÌýCase League, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Investment Club, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ CSSA, MSBN, MBIA, ABA, Tamid ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ
Ìý

Chat with me about…

  • Getting involved in student clubs and activities. There are plenty of exciting opportunities to get involved both inside and outside of Desautels. I’m happy to share my experience and help you navigate the process.
  • Majoring in International Management. I can share my insights on the program curriculum and internship opportunities for IM students.
  • Exchange! Last year, I went to Shanghai as an exchange student. I can give you advice onÌýmaximizing your exchange experience.

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