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Peer Navigator Lead: Sara Fares

Office of Student Life and Development
General Building, Room G-516
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Phone: 718-260-5391

Email: studentlife@citytech.cuny.edu

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Peer Support

Peer Navigator

Mission

Through the Peer Support Initiative, Peer Navigators aim to provide support, guidance, and resources to students to help them navigate various aspects of college life successfully. This includes navigating through campus resources, understanding college policies and procedures, and accessing mental health and wellness services. Peer navigators help students adjust to college life, overcome challenges, and achieve their academic and personal aspirations. Overall, the goal is to foster a supportive and inclusive City Tech community where students feel empowered to thrive academically, socially, and personally.

Key Benefits of Connecting with a Peer Navigator

  1. Transition into College Life
    • Helps new students adapt to academic expectations, campus culture, and social life.
    • Provides insights into time management, study strategies, and course selection.
    • Navigates Campus Resources such as Advisement, Counseling Services, Financial Aid, Health and Wellness Center etc.
  2. Increased Academic Success
    • Encourages good study habits and proactive problem-solving.
    • Supports students in setting and achieving academic goals.
    • Provide academic Guidance such as Study Tips, Navigating Course Registration, Accessing Support Services.
  3. Personal and Leadership Development
    • Networking Connections
    • Encourages self-advocacy and decision-making skills.
    • Inspires students to take on leadership roles and mentor others in return.
  4. Stronger Sense of Belonging & Community
    • Reduces feelings of isolation by fostering connections with peers.
    • Promotes diversity, inclusion, and student engagement in campus life.

Peer Navigators

Name
Google Voice#
Email 		Arben Ferizi
(318) 891-1214
arben.fpeernavigator@gmail.com
Name
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Email 		Abraham Lucre
(631) 772-9378
abrahamlpeernavigator@gmail.com
Name
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Email 		Nandini Deshpande
(631) 319-0539
nandini.dpeernavigator@gmail.com
Name
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Email 		Jason Lall
(929) 548-4976
jason.lpeernavigator@gmail.com
Name
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Email 		Iqra Nadir
(646)926-3491
iqranpeernavigator@gmail.com

Volunteering Opportunity

Get Involved, Make an Impact!

Want to be part of something exciting this semester? Volunteering with Student Life & Development is your chance to gain hands-on experience, network, meet new people, make connections, and make a difference on campus! Whether you're looking to build leadership skills, boost your resume, or just have fun, this is the perfect opportunity.

Benefits of Volunteering:

  1. Connect with students, staff, and professionals
  2. Gain experience in event planning & teamwork
  3. Earn volunteer hours and recognition
  4. Be a part of fantastic campus events
  5. Have fun while making a difference!

If you're interested, please fill out the volunteer form.

SLD Ambassador Program

GIVE BACK. LEAD. BUILD COMMUNITY.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Host fun lounge events (movie nights, board games, study hours, etc.)
  • Help foster a welcoming campus vibe
  • Volunteer just 1 hour per week

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic students
  • Open to all majors and class years
  • Passionate about student life and engagement

PERKS

  • Gain leadership and teamwork experience
  • Meet new friends
  • Make a difference in campus life
  • Receive a Certificate of Appreciation

Please fill out the SLD Ambassador Program - Volunteer Application, and the deadline is August 1st

We can't wait to connect with you and have you on our team!