Whether you’re an incoming student or you’ve been at McGill for a while, peer mentors can help you navigate life at Schulich.
Mentors can provide a fellow student’s opinion on courses, clubs, and important resources that you might not already know. They receive training in active listening and referral, which means they can help you connect with the support you need when you need it. They’re also there to talk about things like gigging, working, studying, practicing, making friends, exploring Montreal…
- To sign up, see the application information above. We’ll match you with one of our student mentors at the end of the Fall term. Once you’ve been paired, you’ll meet with your mentor at least once a month in the winter. There will also be opportunities to meet and socialize with other mentors and mentees!
Connect with a peer mentor!
Meet Emmet (they/them)
LANGUAGES: English
PROGRAM: B.Mus. Jazz Bass Performance, U1 (second year)
HOMETOWN: Richmond, BC
More about Emmet
Hi! I’m Emmet and I’m a double bassist, composer, and educator. I primarily play jazz (Black American Music) and I plan on going into music education after I finish my performance degree, as I have a passion for teaching music! As an openly queer and trans person, I have experienced feeling like I don’t belong in certain musical spaces, and have made it my goal to try to help everyone feel welcome and seen as their authentic self, no matter who they are. I have also experienced being a confused and scared first year trying to figure out my course schedule, how to stop locking myself out of my residence dorm, and how to bring my double bass on the metro in the snow. No question is a stupid question - I am here to help!
I also love to crochet, watch Star Wars, and dream about one day seeing an Atlantic Puffin in the wild.
Meet Giuliana (she/her)
LANGUAGES: English, French, Italian and Spanish
PROGRAM: B.Mus in Voice Performance U2 (second year)
HOMETOWN: Montreal, QC
More about Giuliana
Hello! My name is Giuliana, and I am a classical voice student in my second year at Schulich.
I was born and raised in Montreal, and absolutely adore my city. I look forward to sharing what the living experience here is like with incoming students :)
As a peer-mentor, I hope to help students connect to the many specialized services that Schulich offers, and to clubs that align with their interests. I will also share all the tips and tricks that helped me survive my first year as a student. This blurb isn’t an exhaustive list of things you could ask me. Any question is valid, feel free to ask it!
Apart from music, I am also very passionate about collecting/preserving physical media (ex: vinyl records, books, magazines, photos, posters etc), linguistics and language learning, scrapbooking, film photography and tea!
Meet Irene (she/her)
LANGUAGES: English, Mandarin, French
PROGRAM: B.Mus. Percussion Performance, U1 (second year)
HOMETOWN: Markham, ON
More about Irene
Hi! My name is Irene Dong, and I'm entering my second year of BMus in Percussion Performance at Schulich, intending to complete a minor in philosophy! I'm currently serving as the Vice President Academic and Vice President External on the Music Undergraduate Student Association (MUSA), which you'll get to know well this year through events like MUSA Bar. I love to be involved with the community at Schulich and work to provide a positive, welcoming, and unique experience at McGill.
Whether you're asking for advice on getting involved with our faculty, looking for someone to talk to, or even the best places to get a coffee, I'm always happy to chat.
Meet Jenny (she/her)
LANGUAGES: English
PROGRAM: B.Mus. Piano Performance, U1 (second year)
HOMETOWN: Ottawa, ON
More about Jenny
Hi! I’m currently in my second year of my BMus in piano performance. As a second year, I still clearly remember the overwhelming feeling of being thrown into an unfamiliar place where I knew no one. I hope to be a friendly face for new students whether you need advice on making friends, choosing the best practice rooms, or someone to talk to about anything piano (or music) related.
In my free time I love reading, knitting, and exploring Montreal.
Meet Nina (she/her)
LANGUAGES: French, English, Spanish
PROGRAM: B.Mus. Faculty Program Bass, U2 (second year)
HOMETOWN: Vienna, Virginia
More about Nina
Hello! My name is Nina and I’m a second year here at McGill. In addition to studying classical and jazz bass, I’m also starting a dual degree in environmental science. As an international student, I know how daunting it can feel to start university far from home. As a peer mentor, I’ll be here to help you in any way possible - this can range from helping you navigate Schulich resources, to giving advice on how to study for history and theory, or to show you how to finagle 20$ student tickets at the OSM!
When I’m not practicing, you can find me going to concerts, learning new crafts, and planning elaborate themed parties with friends.
Meet Niva (she/her)
LANGUAGES: English
PROGRAM: B.Mus. in Voice Performance, U1
HOMETOWN: Raleigh, NC
More about Niva
Hello! My name is Niva Menon, and I’m a second-year Classical Voice Performance major at the Schulich School of Music. In addition to my performance degree, I have recently begun a double major in Political Science through McGill’s Faculty of Arts.
As your peer mentor, I am truly excited to meet and connect with many new faces at Schulich. Having been in your shoes not so long ago, I know how overwhelming it can feel to step into a brand-new environment. My hope is to ease that transition and support you in making Schulich feel like home.
Our community has so much to offer- from MUSA bar night to orchestra and choral concerts - and I look forward to seeing you at these events! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have questions or just want to chat; I am always happy to help!
When I’m not in a practice room, you likely find me out for a run, hanging with friends, or singing with McGill’s very own Soulstice Acappella!
Meet Sizhan (he/him)
LANGUAGES: English, French
PROGRAM: B.Mus. Violin Performance, U2 (second year)
HOMETOWN: Ottawa, ON
More about Sizhan
Hi! I’m Sizhan (pronounced Zion) and I am in my U2 year of my Bachelors in Violin Performance. I can provide support and advice regarding academics, timetables, which profs are good (and which to avoid), food around campus, non-music courses, housing, and much more.
Outside of school, I enjoy reading, taking care of my plants, and taking walks outside.
