Academic Peer Mentors
Academic Peer Mentors
Come visit our Academic Peer Mentors!
Geneseo's Academic Peer Mentoring Program allows you to connect with advanced Geneseo students who can help you navigate the academic side of college life, from studying more effectively and managing your time to understanding DegreeWorks and communicating with professors. Visit the Academic Peer Mentors to learn strategies to become academically successful at Geneseo.
Turn to a peer mentor when you’re seeking:
- More effective study methods
- Confidence to reach out to faculty and attend office hours
- Ways to use your time more effectively to get work done and prevent overwhelm
- Someone to explain your DegreeWorks and my.geneseo.edu accounts
- Information on general education requirements
- Answers on how to access tutoring services
- Success as a transfer student at Geneseo
- Cool workshops to attend
- And more!
Where can you find our peer mentors?
The peer mentors hold hours both during the day and in the evenings, so drop in for a visit whenever works best for you!
- Academic Planning & Advising Office (Erwin 106) from 10am-3pm, Monday-Friday
- Niagara Hall’s ASK Center (Room 218) from 6pm-10pm, Sunday-Thursday
Meet our 2018-2019 peer mentors!
KATIE ATTEA (Class of 2019)
Major: Psychology
Minors: Human Development & Sociology
My name is Katie Attea, and I am a Psychology major and have minors in Human Development and Sociology. I am a part of the Sibling-Peer Research Group, Psi Chi, and SMAC on campus. A couple of fun facts about me are that I studied abroad in Iceland and I love traveling and hiking!
ALI COGGINS (Class of 2020)
Major: History
Minors: Medieval Studies & Linguistics
Hi all! My name is Ali Coggins, and I am a junior History Major with Medieval Studies and Linguistics minors! On campus, I am the Assistant Residence Director of Wayne Hall, as well as a research assistant in the archives of Milne Library! If you have any questions regarding majors/minors, study strategies, time management skills, writing advice, or if you have any concerns about not having enough time to take care of yourself and your involvements, please feel free to stop into my office hours, I'd love to chat and see if I can help!
CAROLYN FELICE (Class of 2020)
Major: History & French
Minor: Women & Gender Studies
I am a junior who, in addition to being an APM, is a full-time contributor to Geneseo's HerCampus page as well as a member of RLK and VOX. I studied abroad in Spring 2018 at Trinity College Dublin. I’m passionate about social justice, travel, Geneseo, and good study habits!
MORGAN HERNANDEZ (Class of 2020)
Major: Psychology
Hi there!
My name is Morgan Hernandez and I am a junior with a Psychology major. I am half-Deaf and know how to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL). I truly enjoy helping people and seeing them succeed.
NIKI LAM (Class of 2020)
Major: Psychology
Minors: Cognitive Science & Sociomedical Sciences
Hi, I’m Niki and I’m a junior psychology major with a double minor in cognitive and sociomedical sciences. Feel free to come in with your academic troubles and I’ll do my best to help!
WILLIE MCLELLAN (Class of 2019)
Majors: Business Administration & History
Hi all! I’m a senior Business and History double major and one of the program’s two social media specialists. In addition to being a peer mentor I’m in Alpha Kappa Psi (the business fraternity on campus) and am an intern with the Department of Student Life. I’m a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox; can’t wait to meet you!
EMILIOS PAPAS (Class of 2019)
Majors: International Relations & Sociology
I am a senior International Relations and Sociology major from Hauppague, NY. I’m involved in Exit 8 a cappella group and work as a Study Abroad intern. I hope everyone enjoys the year and takes advantage of the wonderful services at Geneseo!
SARA REPPENHAGEN (Class of 2019)
Major: Communication
Concentration: Personal & Professional
Minor: Conflict Studies/Conflict Management
Hi everyone, my name is Sara and I’m from Tully, NY, where there are more cows than people! In my four years at Geneseo, I have tried every club from swing dance to circus, but I decided to stick with my strengths and play club volleyball. This summer, I studied abroad in Vienna and traveled around Europe for two months, but my favorite place to see was Malta. I can’t wait to meet you!
CATE SHIELDS (Class of 2019)
Majors: History & Communication
Concentration: Journalism & Media Studies
Fashion guru. Sarcasm connoisseur. Determined dreamer. Afraid of animatronic dinosaurs and cheese on pizza. I am an avid skier and hiker, but on most days, I like to sit down with a nitro cold brew coffee and watch Last Week Tonight. Come say hi!
JACK TATE (Class of 2019)
Major: Psychology & Sociology
Minor: Conflict Studies/Conflict Management
I can be found pretty much everywhere all over campus- usually out for a run with the cross-country team or giving a tour! If I’m not running or walking backwards, I’m usually spending my time at concerts, petting cats, on twitter or napping in Bailey Hall. Talk to me about Brooklyn Nine-Nine, any kind of music (except country!) and especially food and you'll soon be deep in conversation. I also serve as the captain of the cross-country team, work in a research lab and am a member of the Psych Club Executive Board.
Academic Peer Mentors host workshops, too!
Consider inviting peer mentors to your next club meeting or residence hall event. They can customize workshops to fit your group. Workshops we can offer include, but are not limited to:
- Setting and exceeding academic goals
- Bouncing back: Developing a growth mindset when academic setbacks occur
- Beyond re-reading the textbook: Effective study strategies to ace that next exam
- Overcoming procrastination
- Study smarter, not harder
To schedule a session, please contact: academicpeermentors@geneseo.edu