Peer Mentors

Peer Mentors help new students adjust to college life, overcome obstacles in their education and in their lives, utilize campus resources, and take part in a college living environment. Peer Mentors help with airport pickups, Orientations, and provide guidance to new students throughout the first semester.

Meet The Office of Global Education (OGE) Peer Mentors

Peer Mentor: Grace Song

Grace Song

OGE Peer Mentor
Email: songgh871@oneonta.edu
Year: Junior
Major: Childhood Education (B-6): Concentration in Liberal Arts

About Me: I was born in South Korea; I can speak Korean and English fluently. My hobbies are; listening to music, traveling to Korea, and trying new food.

Something on my bucket list: Traveling around Asia and learning a new language

Why I wanted to become a Peer Mentor: After meeting the former international students, I learned about their culture and enjoyed being around them. I wanted to learn a lot more, so when I got the opportunity to be a peer mentor I applied.

Advice to international students: Join clubs and get involved in different activities/events. Grab some coffee from Starbucks and hang out with friends at the OGE lounge.

Kim Catalan

OGE Peer Mentor
Email: CATAKD590@oneonta.edu
Year: Second Semester Freshman
Major: Fashion Design

About Me: I am Guatemalan, and I am an aspiring fashion designer who is hoping to make a change in the fashion industry. My hobbies are reading, dancing, and listening to music!

Something on my bucket list: Traveling around the world and attending many fashion shows.

Why I wanted to become a Peer Mentor: I was friends with the peer mentors and became friends with some of the international students as well. I found it interesting how they had a big impact on the lives of the mentees, and how the position of a peer mentor is to help others and be a guide for them. I loved the idea of being able to help others and introduce them to a new culture.

Advice to international students: Focus on your goals and create a mindset where you feel comfortable with yourself and being open minded. Also enjoy the time for present you and prepare yourself for FUTURE you.

Sambath Lim

SamBath Lim

OGE Peer Mentor
Email: lims20@oneonta.edu
Year: Senior
Major: Music Industry

About Me: I was born and raised in Cambodia for most of my life until I moved to the U.S. for college. I can speak four languages, Khmer, English, Mandarin, and Vietnamese. I'm also really into music and live shows, any chance I get to go to any concert, I will definitely take it!

Something on my bucket list: Traveling around Europe

Why I wanted to become a Peer Mentor: I had friends that were previous Peer Mentors and I've always hung around with international students, so that made it easier for me to connect with them. My first Peer Mentor made it easy for me to transition to the culture here, which I am grateful for and I hope I am able to do the same for my mentees.

Advice to international students: Join clubs and find a scene where your interests lie in. Going to more campus events will definitely be a main way of making friends!

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