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Ryan is a proud graduate from the Social Development Studies program at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. As your Assistant Director, Student Experience & Housing, Ryan is very knowledgeable about all of the campus services and resources available to University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ students. Ryan grew up in a small town called Thunder Bay in Northern Ontario, and he is addicted to iced cappucinos from Tim Horton's.Ìý

Some of Ryan's most popular things to talk about include:

• All of the campus services available to you as a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student and what you are able to access to support your academic and personal success
• Mental health wellness and strategies to improve your well-being as a university student 
• Advice for studying in an online environment.ÌýFun fact: Ryan completed his UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ degree, two college certificates, and a Masters degree completely online
• Tips for adjusting to Canadian culture and building your language skills outside of the classroom

Jen is an alumna from Brock University in St. Catharines where she studied Business Communications. As a proud Blue Jays fan, Jen is here to talk about all things baseball. You may also meet our honourary Reni-friends around Renison - Jen's children, Bryce and Hailey. As our Housing Manager, Jen is here to support students in having a meaningful residence experience.

Jen can help you with:

• Questions related to living in Renison Residence, as well as off-campus in our local community, including Homestay
• Support with living on your own for your first time and how to navigate the transition
• Suggestions for effectively living with a roommate and having a fun experience in Residence 
• How to get involved in your Renison community

Andrew completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Victoria with bachelor's degrees in Education and Arts. As a Student Advisor, Andrew is here to support students in our English language programs during their academic journey.Ìý

Andrew can help you with:

• ·¡´Ú´Ú±ð³¦³Ù¾±±¹±ðÌýlearning strategies and study habits for Canadian university life
• Time management strategies so you can keep track of tests, assignments, and appointments
• Effective note-taking skills and getting the most out of your courses
• Preparing for tests and quizzes and reducing test anxiety
• Conversation practice and sharing what he knows about Canadian history and culture

Laura is a graduate of the Sexuality, Marriage, and Family Studies program at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and St. Jerome’s University. Following the completion of her undergraduate degree, Laura completed her Master of Education in Social Justice Education at OISE at the University of Toronto. Laura can assist you with questions related to Renison residence, as well as Student Experience events and activities. Some things you can discuss with Laura include:

• Questions related to living in Renison Residence, as well as off-campus in our local community, including Homestay
• Support with living on your own for your first time and how to navigate the transition
• Suggestions for effectively living with a roommate and having a fun experience in Residence 
• How to get involved in your Renison community

Rev. Scott McLeod is the Chaplain at Renison University College. Scott is a friendly face and a safe space to talk about anything and everything. Scott enjoys talking about spiritual questions, but you don’t have to talk about religion unless you want to.ÌýSome of the most popular things Scott likes to help with include:

• Mental health wellness and strategies to improve your well-being as a university student, including managing stress.
• Guidance to student services at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ as well as referrals to professional medical and health services in the local community.
• Spiritual care including acting as a spiritual director, helping students with faith questions, and valuing our spiritual lives.Ìý

• Pastoral care including being a listening ear, a safe person to talk to, and supporting people as they live through life's struggles.

Stefany Kraft is the queen of all things Renison! Stefany is a proud graduate from UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, where she double majored in Peace and Conflict Studies and Renison's Social Development Studies program. Stefany also completed her Bachelor of Social Work at Renison, where she completed her practicum in our Student Experience & Housing department as a Wellness Coordinator. During her undergraduate degree, Stefany worked as an English Language Institute Peer Leader, and volunteered extensively, including with Renison Academic Student Council (RASC) and as the student representative for Renison's Board of Governors. Stefany is here to help students have a phenomenal Renison experience. You can connect with Stefany to talk about:

• Mental health wellness and strategies to improve your well-being as a university student, including managing stress
• Guidance to student services at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ and what resources are available as a À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ student 
• How to get involved and make the most of your student experience at Renison 
• Conversation practice and learning more about life in Canada

Thalia Criollo Guerrero (she/her) is a proud graduate of the Honours Music program at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓƵ with a minor in Digital Communication. Thalia began her journey at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ by studying in Renison’s Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE) program. During her undergraduate degree, Thalia worked as an active member in the Renison community through the ELI Student Leadership Team, working as an ELI Peer Leader, and as a Renison Residence don! Thalia’s role at Renison is to support all students, with a special focus on students studying in our English Language Institute (ELI) programs and overseeing Renison’s Conversation Partner Program.

Popular things to meet with Thalia about are:

• Navigating culture shock and adjusting to new environments, including homesickness.
• How to thrive as a university student by learning about the student services and resources available to you.
• Getting involved as a student leader and making the most of your student experience at Renison.
• Conversation practice in both English and Spanish!