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Zainib

Peer Mentor

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She/Her

 

Major(s)

Psychology and Multi-Ethnic Studies

 

Hometown Lincoln, NE

 

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

Navigating the challenges of college can be overwhelming when dealt with alone. I want to help students on campus know they have a support system invested in their growth and success. Being able to guide students toward a path where they feel secure and confident is what makes being a Peer Mentor such a rewarding experience.

 

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

Becoming fluent in every language in the world

 

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

Attending and graduating from graduate school!

 

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

Watching reality TV or reading a good book

 

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

"A World Alone" by Lorde

 

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

Japan!

 

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

 Louise Pound Hall's Global Education Center and the Mezzanine Room in Love Library! The ambience of each place allows me to be productive.

 

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

Oatmeal raisin cookies or coffee-flavored ice cream

 

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

Don't hesitate to use the resources available on campus! They’re designed to support you, so don't be afraid to reach out for guidance whenever you need it. Leaning on others for support doesn't make you a bad student; if anything, knowing when you need support is admirable.