Kira G
Global Peer Advisor
Program: English Literature (B.A. Hons.), Co-op Option with a Minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Year of Study: 4th year
Places I Call Home: Ottawa, Canada
Campus Involvements: Worked as a Career Coach, Career Development Coordinator, and currently working as Student Employment Programs Assistant at Career Services. Kira has experience meeting with students one-on-one, delivering career workshops, and developing various career resources.
Hobbies: Reading, baking, hiking, and spontaneous dancing.
Best Part of Being in Ottawa: There is a lot of green space in the city and opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities like skating on the canal, visiting the Experimental Farm, and hiking through Gatineau Park!
Advice for New International Students: Remember that building community and having a strong support system is an important part of succeeding at university. There are so many ways to get involved like joining a club, talking to support services on-campus, or volunteering. Another piece of advice that’s important to consider when you start something new is to give yourself time. You need to give yourself the time and the space to get used to a new place and situation, and so you shouldn’t feel pressured to figure out how to do everything in your first semester.