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Janelly

Peer Mentor

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She/Her

 

Major

Chemical Engineering

 

Minor

Mathematics

 

Hometown

El Paso, TX

 

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

Being an out of state student, I struggled with adjusting to campus, but through my peer mentors in OASIS and the College of Engineering’s Inclusion Scholar Program I found a home. This made me want to help others who might feel that same way.

 

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

Crocheting!

 

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

Visit the Palace of Bersailles in France

 

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

Journaling, but in a crafty way with pictures and little mementos.

 

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

"This is the Day" by The The

 

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

Edinburgh, Scotland

 

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

3rd floor of the Gaughan in the Kawasaki Reading Room

 

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

Ramen Noodles

 

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

Take your time. Whether in classes or being with your friends, college is a whirlwind and goes by fast so enjoy it.