Peer-to-Peer Support
Indigenous Programs and Services
Indigenous Programs and Services (IPS) Peer Mentors are student leaders who mentor first-year and new-to-UBC Indigenous students and work to plan social, academic, cultural, and community engagement initiatives.
IPS also offers tutoring support for some courses. The Indigenous Peer Tutors provide integrated, holistic support for your learning. From understanding key concepts and themes in your courses to navigating your online lectures and note-taking, you have access to a one-stop-shop for all of your studying needs.
Experience and Involvement Peer Mentors
Experience and Involvement Peer Mentors are available to assist students with:
- Reviewing resumes and cover letters to help create strong application packages
- Providing tips to improve job search strategies
Student Learning Hub
The Student Learning Hub is your one-stop shop for free and flexible learning supports and resources. We invite undergraduate students from all disciplines and year levels to access a range of peer-to-peer supports that include:
- Subject Tutors: Subject Tutors are upper-year peer tutors who are trained to help with course content and problem-solving techniques in a variety of subjects. Tutoring is free for students and is offered both in-person and virtually.
- Writing and Language Consultants: Writing and Language Consultants are upper-level students who can assist students with a variety of writing and language-related subjects. Services from the Writing and Language Consultants are free for all students.
- Supplemental Learning (SL) Leaders: SL is a free, non-remedial, co-curricular service that supports UBC Okanagan’s most challenging courses. SL Leaders are trained undergraduate students who have successfully taken the course before, who re-attend lectures, and act as role models for students. SL Leaders offer weekly peer-facilitated study sessions for students enrolled in select courses.
Graduate Community Facilitators
Graduate Community Facilitators are UBCO graduate students who work to enhance the student experience for all students in the graduate community. Our Graduate Community Facilitators work to support students by welcoming new students, connecting graduate students with their peers, and planning events and activities.
