The Mount Mentors

The Mount Mentors are here to help you. They know what it’s like to be a Mount student because they are Mount 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 during your first year here. They’ll reach out to you throughout the year, but you can also contact the Mount Mentors in a number of ways:

Book an appointment with a Mount Mentor

Get tips about being an MSVU student by reading Mount Mentor Tips

 

Jai-Lynn is taking a selfie. She has yellow hair and is wearing a black top, a blue cardigan, and has black sunglasses on her head.

 

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.

Book an appointment with Jai-Lynn.

 

Lily is sitting at a restaurant table. She is wearing a blue top and has curly black hair and glasses.

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!

Book an appointment with Lily

 

 

Megan is taking a selfie photo. She has long dark brown hair and is wearing a dark blue MSVU quarter zip.  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!

Book an appointment with Megan

 

 

Simranpreet is leaning against a balcony railing wearing a black top and the blue sky is behind her.

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.

Book an appointment with Simranpreet 

 

Philip is wearing a white t-shirt and has black hair and glasses.

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

Book an appointment with Philip

 

 

 

Katie is wearing a blue shirt and silver earrings, and she has dark brown/red hair.

Name: Katie

Pronouns: she/they

Program: BA Psychology (3rd year)

Something I wish I’d known in my first year: Five courses per semester is not doable for everyone, it’s ok to change your schedule to fit you personally.

What I believe makes a team successful is: Communication, respecting individuality and differences, taking accountability, and being non-judgmental.

Book an appointment with Katie

 

Nicolle Bowes Cashen, Transition and Retention Program Manager

Nicolle is standing in front of a green bush. She is wearing a pink shirt, and has yellow hair and blue eyes.

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.