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Peer Pods

Join the Peer Pods Program, a student support initiative facilitated by students, for students!

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Don鈥檛 struggle alone鈥 Join a pod, and start thriving!

What is Peer Pods?

Peer Pods are sessions led by Camosun students.

Each week you鈥檒l meet for one hour in small groups called 鈥榩ods鈥.

The dynamics of each session will vary depending on the topic but you can always expect fun activities, good conversation, and interesting guest speakers.

Weekly sessions alternate between:

  • Skill-building听activities: Learn strategies for academic success, emotional resilience, healthy habits, and balancing school, work, and life.
  • Social hangouts:听Pod hangouts are a safe and comfortable place to talk about college life. It's a great way to meet people who are going through many of the same experiences you are.

Why join?

  • Build a strong support network with fellow students.
  • Discover college resources to help you succeed.
  • Share your experience with others and help improve the student experience and support for other students.
  • Access unique events and opportunities on and off campus.
  • Learn to articulate your academic strengths and identify strategies for growth.
  • Discover practical and realistic time management strategies to help you achieve work-school-life balance

Don鈥檛 struggle alone鈥斕齁oin a pod, and start thriving!

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Meet the Peer Pod facilitators

Ayomide smiles at the camera, sitting indoors near a desk with light green walls.

Ayomide

Hello! I am a Human Resources and Leadership student, and it has been an awesome experience at 51视频. I am looking forward to sharing them with you!听I generally love the outdoors and hanging out with friends. One thing about me is that I love exploring other people鈥檚 food and culture and just typically seeing the world through people鈥檚 lenses. If this is your first time in Camosun, I would like to say a big welcome to you, and I hope you have as wonderful time as I am having. If you are a returning student, it is good to have you, and I am excited to hear how this school has transformed you.

In the words of Amy Poehler 鈥 鈥淔ind a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.

Max, a Peer Pod facilitator, in a hat and jacket in front of a lake.

Max

Hi everyone! I鈥檓 Max, a Post-Degree Diploma Marketing student here at Camosun. I was born and raised here in beautiful Victoria, and when I鈥檓 not in class or working, you can find me outside exploring trails and lakes. I am a huge animal lover and often bring my cat Vinny out and about with me. I鈥檓 always looking for new music recommendations and (trying) to learn the guitar. Let me know your favorites! I鈥檓 looking forward to meeting you all and welcoming you to Camosun!听

Regina, wearing a green sweater, smiles while resting her chin on her hand.

Regina

Hello, Hola! 听My name is Regina, and I am in my second year of Pre-Social Work.听I love being outdoors and getting to know new people. I moved in here a year ago, and I鈥檓 loving Victoria. I also love sports, animals, and getting to know new cultures. I can鈥檛 wait to share all the best tips about Camosun and, of course, the best Mexican restaurants in Victoria. If you are already a Camosun student, welcome back. Keep up the good work; you are AMAZING. 听If you are a new student, see you soon, and don鈥檛 be nervous about your first year. I鈥檓 sure you will be AWESOME! Welcome home, new and coming back students; we are waiting for you with arms and our hearts open!

鈥Trust the magic of beginnings.鈥 鈥曁Meister Eckhart