Schedule a meeting with Cyann Byfield!

Hi everyone! My name is Greta Alexandra-Parker, and I am from Burlington, Vermont. I am a member of the Women's Basketball team, involved in the dance community at Wesleyan, and have worked on a senior film thesis this past year. I hope to become more involved with film and photography on campus during my sophomore year. Figuring out the best schedule for you, particularly as a student-athlete is really important, and after balancing academics and athletics my first-year I am excited to help guide you through the transition from high school to college. During my spare time, I love to dance, lift, and eat good food with my friends. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to talk about anything at all!

Schedule a meeting with Sarah Bernstein!

Hey everyone! My name is Sarah Bernstein and I am a rising junior. I am from Cedar Knolls, NJ and I am a Government and Economics double major with a minor in the College of East Asian Studies (CEAS). I have taken all the core Econ classes, many introduction and upper-level Gov classes, and a few CEAS classes, and I would love to chat about any of them. I know the lack of structure can be daunting at first, but I believe that the open curriculum is an integral part of the Wesleyan experience and utilizing it to its fullest is how you get the most of your time here. As a former member of the Swimming and Diving team, I understand the unique challenges student-athletes face and welcome any that are struggling with balancing academics and athletics to reach out. In addition to Peer Advising, I also work as a Lifeguard and work as a Human Coder on the Wesleyan Media Project. When I’m not in class, I love to work out, go on walks or have movie nights with friends, and explore Middletown or other cities nearby. I am more than happy to answer any questions about Wes, classes, social life, or anything else, so please feel free to reach out to me any time.

Email Sarah to schedule a meeting!

Hello! My name is Sarah Gbadebo (Ba-dé-bō) and I am a rising senior here at Wesleyan. My pronouns are she/her/hers. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York but ethnically I am Nigerian. I attended one of the top boarding schools in the country for high school called the Hill School and graduated in 2019. I am a psychology major with a minor in African Studies, and I currently am a member of the FGLI (First Generation Low-Income) Board, the Women of Color Collective, and the African Student Association. I currently work as a senior interviewer in Admissions and previously worked as a resident advisor in the Butterfield dorms my sophomore and junior year where I managed the living conditions for incoming freshman and sophomores. I also currently work in a psychology lab on campus that studies advanced research in adolescent racial identity and resistance. I am also a member and previous employee of Prep 9 which is a non-profit academic program located in NYC. I enjoy studying psychology, relaxing, and a precise self-care routine. I truly believe in helping and assisting others so please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Schedule a meeting with Aaron Leong!

Hello! My name is Aaron, and I’m a rising sophomore from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I’m a prospective Economics major and College of East Asian studies minor, but I’m also interested in data science as well. Outside of academic peer advising, you can find me working as a career advisor at the Gordon Career Center, peer tutoring as part of the Dean’s Peer Tutoring Program, or serving as a course assistant for the economics department. Wesleyan’s academic offerings are incredibly diverse, and I took a wide variety of classes during my freshman year, from political theory to Japanese. Outside of classes, I love traveling around the US, reading books about Malaysian history, watching science fiction and anime, and hanging out with my friends. As an international first-generation student, I understand how challenging it can be to adapt to the academic and social culture here at Wesleyan, so feel free to reach out to me if you would like to explore the resources available to facilitate that transition, or even if you just need someone to talk to 😊 I look forward to meeting and getting to know you all this fall!

Schedule a meeting with Sophie Ross!

Hi! My name is Maya Verghese, and I'm from Hamden, CT. I am a rising senior majoring in Psychology and Government with a minor in Education Studies. I spend most of my free time volunteering with the Wesleyan Doula Project, co-leading the Student Health Advisory Committee, working for ResLife, and helping with psychological research projects on- and off-campus. I have a deep love for the intersection between clinical psychology, public health, and international politics—finding joy in the connections between different fields!

My path through Wesleyan has not always been clear. I’ve taken everything from Planetary Geology to Dance History, served on the WSA for a semester, worked for Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS) in New Haven, interned for a lab developing apps for people struggling with their mental health, and even worked on finances for the Wesleyan Argus for a few years. Although I ultimately hope to work in clinical psychology after graduation, I have learned so much from these experiences! I would be happy to discuss finding your passion and jobs at Wes that help you develop these interests (or talk through anything else weighing on your mind). I would love to share resources and tips for finding a diverse range of jobs and research positions. With all of these experiences, I also know the importance of managing your time effectively and evening out your workload. So definitely reach out if you need any help organizing yourself and finding the right balance!

As a peer advisor, I am here to help you navigate campus resources, talk through problems, and find solutions! I’m always here to listen and make sure that you never feel overwhelmed or lost throughout your time at Wes. You have people looking out for you! Never hesitate to reach out to me; looking forward to meeting you!!