{"id":265,"date":"2020-10-20T16:15:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-20T20:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps-sowk\/?page_id=265"},"modified":"2025-11-21T14:58:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T19:58:29","slug":"peer-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/academic-resources\/peer-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Peer Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Feeling lost or confused? Get support from fellow students who understand the challenges of navigating campus life and transitioning to university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each college supporting LA&amp;PS offers its own unique program that advocates for the academic, social and personal goals of its students. Mentors can also direct you to resources and opportunities offered by the college and University as a whole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/advising\/cluster-6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/counselling.students.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counselling Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/york-gpa-calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GPA Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio fade-bottom is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/support-services\/peer-mentorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/FOUNDE1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/FOUNDE1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/FOUNDE1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/colleges\/support-services\/peer-mentorship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peer Mentors<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text\">Upper year students are here to support your academic growth. Reach out for support today.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/pass-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/FoundersPASS538x303.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/FoundersPASS538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/FoundersPASS538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/pass-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PASS Program<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You're not alone. Tackle your toughest courses with peers and develop your academic confidence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/experience\/student-associations\/social-work-student-association\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/SWSA538x303.jpg\" alt=\"SWSA logo\" class=\"wp-image-72123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/SWSA538x303.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/sowk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/217\/2020\/11\/SWSA538x303-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow 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