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, 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:

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

 

 

Name: Jai-Lynn

Pronouns: she/her

Program: BA English (3rd year)

What is something on your bucket list? To see a live taping of Jeopardy! I have always loved trivia, and Jeopardy is my favourite game show. Did you know it is free to sit in and watch? I hope to do it soon!

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Name: Winona

Pronouns: she/her

Program: Bachelor of Public Relations (3rd year)

What is your favourite self-care activity? Eating sushi or making my own Buffalo chicken poutine at home while watching Brooklyn 99 on Netflix for the 99th time!

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Name: Megan

Pronouns: she/her

Program: BA Psychology (4th year)

Who is your emergency contact? My mom, because I can’t put my cat as my emergency contact!

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Name: Erik

Pronouns: he/him

Program: Masters of Public Relations (2nd year)

What simple thing still blows your mind? Seeing deer and crown on campus. Even as the years go by, I’m always thrilled to see our animal friends enjoying the green spaces.

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Name: Philip

Pronouns: he/him

Program: Psychology (4th year Honours) with minors in Biology & IT

Why are you interested in what you study? Just like my love of nature, I am also interested in why we do the things we do – the driving force behind our actions. I also love all things technology; as such combining all these interests came as a no-brainer!

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Name: Katelyn

Pronouns: she/her

Program: BA Combined Major, Family Studies & Sociology (3rd year)

What app do you use the most and why? TikTok or Instagram. I use socials like this to find trends for many of my jobs, and I also enjoy scrolling for fun in my downtime.

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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.