International Peer Guide Program
What is the International Peer Guide Program?
The International Peer Guide program matches new international students (undergraduate, graduate and exchange students) with an upper-year Western student (undergraduate and graduate) called a Peer Guide.
Peer Guides are mentors who connect new students to the Western community, answer questions, and provide support. Whether you are new to Canada or you’ve been here a while, you are welcome to sign up for a Peer Guide if you’re looking to connect with a mentor and other students in group settings.
International students with experience in Canada who do not feel they would benefit from a Peer Guide themselves but would like to support new international students coming from abroad are encouraged to apply to the program as a Peer Guide!
What do Peer Guides do?
Peer Guides help international students get settled and adjusted by:
- Providing support and answering questions as you transition to life at Western University
- Connecting you to activities, services and resources at Western and in the community
- Inviting you to meetings and group events so that you can connect with other students and grow your network
You are encouraged to reach out to your Peer Guide with any questions you have!
Who can Apply for a Peer Guide?
All new international students (undergraduate, graduate and exchange) – whether new to Canada or not – are welcome to apply for a Peer Guide.
When to Apply
International students can apply to be matched for a Peer Guide during one of the three terms: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April) and Summer (
Registration
The applications will open up one month before the start of the term. (December for the winter term, April for the summer term and August for the fall term.)
