The Mount Mentors
The Mount Mentors are here to help you. They know what it’s like to be an MSVU student because they are MSVU students! Think of them like a cross between a personal tour guide and an older sibling (even if they’re younger than you) who can answer your questions and provide you with advice on how to get the most out of the upcoming year. And they really mean it when they say: Ask Us Anything.
The Mount Mentors work as a team to ensure that you have the best experience possible at MSVU. They’ll reach out to you throughout the year, but you can also contact the Mount Mentors in a number of ways:
- Email mount.mentor@msvu.ca or send us a message on Instagram (@msvu_mountmentors).
- Text us at (902) 471-3716
- Make a free and personalized appointment through our online booking system.
Book an appointment with a Mount Mentor
Get tips about being an MSVU student by reading Mount Mentor Tips
Name: Jai-Lynn
Pronouns: she/her
Program: BA English (2nd year)
One thing people don’t know about me: I love to volunteer. I have been a junior Girl Guide Leader for 4 years.
Why are you excited to be a Mount Mentor: I want to be a Mount Mentor because I love to help other people. Being in this position I can reach out to other students and help them feel safer and more comfortable at MSVU.
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Name: Lily
Pronouns: she/her
Program: Honours Certificate in Biology (5th year)
Something I wish I’d known in my first year: Getting involved by joining a society or working/volunteering on campus is the best way to meet people!
My daily must-do activity is: Listening to music!
Name: Megan
Pronouns: she/her
Program: BA Psychology (3rd year)
In the future, the role I hope to play is: A source of comedic relief and comfort/support.
One of my proudest moments in life is: When I completed my first year university with good grades!
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Name: Simranpreet
Pronouns: she/her
Program: Masters of Applied Human Nutrition (2nd year)
If I could go undetected for 24 hours I would: Spend the day indulging in my passion for supercars, drifting without any restrictions or interruptions!
Something you wish you had known in your first year at MSVU? I wish I had known to utilize campus resources early on in my first semester to enhance my academic and personal growth.
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Name: Philip
Pronouns: he/him
Program: Psychology (3rd year) with minors in Biology & IT
Something I wish I’d known in my first year: You can book an appointment with the Library for research help.
The one kind of music that gets me on the dancefloor is: “Get Down on It” Kool and the Gang
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Name: Katelyn
Pronouns: she/her
Program: BA Combined Major, Family Studies & Sociology (2nd year)
What I believe makes a team successful is: Good communication skills amongst all members and checking in on one another when needed.
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Nicolle Bowes Cashen, Transition and Retention Program Manager
I was born and raised in Halifax, Nova Scotia (and proud of it!) and after finishing my undergraduate degree, I lived in Tokyo, Japan teaching English and then in Vancouver working at a language school before returning to Halifax to launch MSVU’s English for Academic Preparation Program back in 2008.
As my title suggests, in this role I work to ensure your first year at MSVU is a great year and oversee a number of transition and retention programs. I’m excited to be working with this year’s group of Mount Mentors to help support you during your first year at MSVU.
If you have any questions or concerns about Mount 101 or the Mount Mentors, please contact me. When I’m not at work, you can find me spending time with my family, reading, or moderately exercising. Contact me at nicolle.bowes@msvu.ca or 902 457 5511.