{"id":18262,"date":"2022-11-30T19:07:11","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T19:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gh360.ca\/?p=18262"},"modified":"2022-12-05T02:01:27","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T02:01:27","slug":"feeling-lost-in-need-of-help-learning-support-peers-have-the-answers-you-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gh360.ca\/?p=18262","title":{"rendered":"Feeling lost? In need of help? Learning Support Peers have the answers you need"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learning Support Peers (LSPs) are the smiling faces you see behind the desk in the Learning Commons on the second floor. Their motto, \u201chere to assist, here to relate\u201d truly lives up to par as their role entails supporting students and providing them with resources to ensure their success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning Support Peer, Jaime Donofrio, says she is happy to apply the lessons she has learned as a student to her job as an LSP, in order to be of assistance to students in need.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning Support Peers are paid students that work as an extension of academic advisors, in which students are able to reach out to if in need of assistance regarding academics or personal support. Available both in person and remotely, they\u2019ve got what you need.<\/span><\/p>\n

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They offer \u201cLearning Skills Workshops\u201d to provide students with various academic tips, such as: exam preparation, reading and note taking strategies, time management, overcoming procrastination, group work, stress management and self care and presentation skills. Students can schedule a workshop through the university\u2019s website and be on the road to success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nearing the end of the fall semester, course registration is looming over students\u2019 heads, but even more so for LSPs. Course selection is one of the busiest times for them, as they are receiving countless emails in addition to students coming up to the desk in need of assistance. But not to worry, they are there to encourage and work on \u201creally implementing students\u2019 success,\u201d said Donofrio.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Through easing the stress of logging onto WebAdvisor, fixing malfunctioning course schedules and mapping out courses and electives for upcoming semesters, they are a source students can rely on to get their schedules in line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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While carrying out their role as pillars of support for students, they are also keeping things in line behind the desk. They monitor messages and emails, organize documents for academic advisors and manage and create posts for their social media accounts. LSP\u2019s social media platforms inform students about important dates, course and advising information and student services, so they never miss a beat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Not only do LSPs calm students’ academic nerves, but can ease their emotional ones. With student support comes all aspects of it, because sometimes what students need is emotional support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning Support Peer Andrea Veliz said, \u201cI\u2019ve sent students to the wellness and accessibility centre, just because they see how accessible we are right here, they don\u2019t know who else to ask for help.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning Support Peers have a willingness to help and connect with students, \u201cthe fact that we\u2019re all student led here, helps people understand that we know exactly what you\u2019re going through and helps build that relationship,\u201d said Veliz.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Being in an environment where staff and students are constantly passing by, Learning Support Peers are ready to talk and always ready to listen, \u201cMy favourite part is chit-chatting with people. People will walk by, say hi, and I\u2019ve never met them before. And I\u2019m just like: \u2018this is so cool!\u2019 I\u2019m just meeting people,\u201d said Veliz.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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To aid your academic worries, calm your waves of emotions and find an open ear, pay a visit to the Learning Support Peers in the Learning Commons.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Email: <\/span>lsp@guelphhumber.ca<\/span><\/p>\n

Instagram: @lspguelphhumber\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

TikTok: @ghlsp<\/span><\/p>\n

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