Student Leadership Showcase: Nadia Zarei
November 20, 2018
Nadia Zarei, Third-year Forensic Psychology and Criminology double-major
Nadia was selected as a Peer Leader of the Month for October 2018.
How did you get involved with the Peer Leader program?
“I wanted to get involved on campus, so I started as an Ambassador, and then my Peer Leader, I became friends with her, and I wanted to do what she did. I wanted to do September Orientation, that was my main goal [...], honestly. And to help students transition into their university because I had a great experience with mine that I wanted to help others with theirs.”
Do you have a favourite study snack?
“Chicken nuggets! No, that’s just my favourite food in general. I will eat them any time of the day. I think candy, like sour candy. Sour worms and everything like that.”
What do you like to do to de-stress?
“Sleep is one. I enjoy listening to music; I watch Netflix a lot. I think the extracurriculars that I’m involved in
What advice would you give to your first-year self?
“University is going to hit you… no, I’m just kidding. University is going to be tough, but you got this.
What would you say to anyone wanting to get involved?
“Do it! I know in my first year I was nervous to do all these things, but honestly, at the end of the day, you get a degree; but, it’s the memories you make in university that makes it the university experience that you want. So I say go for it. Even if it’s nerve-racking, go to a peer leader, they’ll help you and take you to your events. Just go for it.”