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Alissa

Peer Mentor

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Pronouns

She/Her

 

Major(s)

Psychology

 

Minor(s)

Women's & gender studies, and coaching

 

Expected Graduation Year (e.g. May 2026, December 2027)

May 2026

 

Hometown (City, State)

Oregon, Wisconsin

 

Of all the jobs you could have on campus, what made you want to be a CAST Peer Mentor?

Because I went through the program my freshman year and it was a very important experience for me! I learned access to various resources that have helped me sustain my college pursuit, and I want to be able to provide that kind of support for other first-gen students.

 

If you could learn any skill or craft instantly, what would it be?

How to master time management

 

What’s one thing on your bucket list you know you’ll cross off some day?

Traveling to multiple countries

 

What's your favorite way to de-stress or relax during busy times?

Hang out with friends or exercise!

 

If your life had a soundtrack, what is your theme song?

The theme music from the Nickelodeon show Avatar the Last Airbender

 

You just won an all-expenses paid vacation. Where would you go?

Spain

 

What’s your favorite place on campus—and why? 

The union - easiest access to crab rangoons

 

What's your go-to comfort food or guilty pleasure snack?

CRAB RANGOONS

 

What's one thing you wish you had known before starting college?

It's okay to be confused because everyone is confused and finding their way