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ALC Peer Support
ALC Peer Support volunteers help students registered with ALC make the most of the accommodations and supports available to them at Laurier. Students can access ALC Peer Support in-person or online during posted drop-in hours.
ALC Peer Support volunteers help students learn about many supports at Laurier. They include:
ALC Peer Support volunteers help students learn about many supports at Laurier. They include:
- IT programs like MyLS, Office365 and Loris
- Campus life and clubs
- Student supports
- Academic coaching, like note taking, reading, writing, and study strategies
- Getting around campus
- Managing accommodations in Accessible Learning Online
Waterloo
Accessible Learning Centre-Waterloo
Your Waterloo ALC Peer Support volunteers are Alannah, Sophia, Elysse, and Yasmina. Appointments are available virtually or in-person. They will answer all your questions about accessing your accommodations, provide learning strategy support, or help with anything Laurier!
To access peer support simply email alcpeers@wlu.ca to get started!
Your Waterloo ALC Peer Support volunteers are Alannah, Sophia, Elysse, and Yasmina. Appointments are available virtually or in-person. They will answer all your questions about accessing your accommodations, provide learning strategy support, or help with anything Laurier!
To access peer support simply email alcpeers@wlu.ca to get started!
Yasmina Elzagheid: Current graduate student in the Master of Business Administration program, who’s interested in pursuing a career within academia. I look forward to working with students and hope to bring something unique to the Accessible Learning Center
Sophia Guardado: Hi! My name is Sophia, and I am a second-year English co-op student with minors in history and education. I believe education is the foremost and most crucial aspect of our lives because of the accolades of knowledge to achieve through teaching and learning, and I hope to make a difference in the lives of others!
Elysse Howard: Hi! I'm Elysse, a third-year student in political science minoring in religion and culture in hopes of going to law school. As an ALC student myself, I want to help others utilize the ALC's resources and reach their fullest potential!
Alannah Bak: Hi! My name’s Alannah Bak and I am a fourth year student at Laurier with a major in Sociology and a minor in Education. In the past, I have worked and volunteered with people of all ages and I enjoy using my skills and knowledge that contribute to the advances of the environment. I have had experience in supporting and training other individuals and peers to work towards a similar goal and have found it resulting in a personal and working accomplishment.
Winter Events
Topic: Note Taking and Study Skills
Time: Jan 23, 2023 10:30 A.M.
Meeting ID: 915 4621 2026
Passcode: 181884
Topic: Time Management Workshop
Time: Jan 24, 2023 12:00 NOON
Meeting ID: 915 5714 1255
Passcode: 769675
Accessibility Awareness Week: February 6 - 10
Accessibility Awareness Fair: February 9, Concourse
Brantford
Accessible Learning Centre-Brantford
Your Brantford ALC Peer Support volunteers are Caleigh and Danielle. Visit them during their drop in hours or email them at lbmentors@wlu.ca. They will answer all your questions about accessing your accommodations, or anything Laurier!
Drop-in Hours-Winter 2023
IN-PERSON OM-207-20 (ONE MARKET)
Jan. 11- Apr. 6
Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - noon
About Caleigh
Hi, my name is Caleigh Husak and I am a 4th year student at Wilfrid Laurier double majoring in Criminology and Forensic Psychology!
A Fun Fact about me is that I live very close to the beach where I enjoy taking pictures of sunsets! I love baking and reading books whenever I get the chance!
I am excited to be back interacting with other students and helping you navigate online resources as well as on campus resources in any possible way. I can not wait to meet and connect with all of you this year!
About Danielle
Hi. My name is Danielle and I am the volunteer Events and Special Projects Coordinator with the ALC. I am a transfer student in the Community Health program and this is my first year at Laurier. I have done coordination of special events through a student job at Conestoga College within their Respect Campaign and am very excited to be part of the team at the ALC.
Fun Fact: I was interviewed for local project called Citizens of Cambridge for Bell FibeTV that ran on the local station.
I am looking forward to meeting you! I hope we can connect at some of the ALC events or feel free to drop by my office hours Thursdays or email me at lbmentors@wlu.ca!
Winter events TBD