Peer Advising & Coaching

Hi! My name is Maggie, and I am a junior. Like most of the students here, I am from New York City. Currently, I live in Brooklyn! I decided to be a peer advisor because I enjoy working with students and hope to assist them in their journey at Baruch. I believe this position will allow me to improve skills needed in my future careers, such as time management, communication, and teamwork!

Hello! My name is Staisa Bose, and I was born and raised in Queens, New York. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Finance and I will be graduating in 2026. I became a peer advisor to guide students to academic success and help relieve that fear that may come across various aspects of making significant academic decisions. Becoming a peer advisor allows me to strengthen my communication and leadership skills by building a community to advise students on opportunities and knowledge that may not be easily accessible.

Hello! My name is Jessica Wu, and I am from Queens, New York. I am a current junior majoring in marketing. I decided to become a peer advisor to learn more about the different resources offered at Baruch, along with the school’s vast curriculum paths. With this knowledge, I want to help students successfully navigate through their academic paths. This position will help build essential skills such as problem-solving, communicating, and strengthening my leadership for future career opportunities.

Gabriela’s goal is to become an accountant and work at PWC or KPMG. She loves playing soccer. She became a peer advisor to gain experience, build relationships, and support others.

Hi there! My name is Patricia, and I’m currently a Sophomore at Baruch College within the Macaulay Honors Program. I’m studying Political Science and Psychology with hopes of one day becoming a lawyer. One of the reasons I decided to become a peer advisor was that I wanted to provide support and guidance to students who may be going through the same challenges I faced when I first started at Baruch. I know firsthand how daunting it can be to transition from high school to college, and I believe that having someone to go to can make all the difference. When I’m not busy with my school commitments, I love spending time outdoors. I enjoy hiking and camping in the mountains during the summer. There’s something about being in nature that helps me recharge and feel more focused when I come back to school. I also love traveling to new places and reading books on politics and law.

I’m a senior studying marketing management. I enjoy learning about consumer behavior and data-driven storytelling. I plan to strengthen these skills through my courses this semester. I would love to use these skills to work in the media and entertainment industry. I became a peer advisor to help guide students in understanding the requirements for their major, Baruch resources and navigating their academic success. One of my favorite summer activities is going to water parks.

Hello! My name is Stephanie, and I am a rising senior majoring in Finance. As a future graduate of the Class of 2025 and Summer 2024 Internal Audit Intern at Barclays, I’m very excited to progress within the finance world. I became a Peer Advisor because I have always been super involved on campus as I am a former SACC tutor and the President of Ascend, a business and social club on campus, and I wanted to find a way to really give back to the Baruch community. When I started college during COVID times, I found myself really wishing I had a support system and somewhere to go for all my questions, so I hope I can give that support to other Baruch students. My favorite summertime activity is going to the beach since I am from Long Island! Although I do enjoy going to museums with outdoor sections, especially the Met Cloisters.

I’m Jackson, a junior majoring in Accountancy. Because of this, I also want to pursue a career in Tax Accounting. I became a peer advisor to be able to get the opportunity to form new connections. One of my favorite activities is resting outside during a midsummer night—watching the fireflies sparkle like stars in the endless skies, letting the warm and comforting breeze envelop me and carry worries away to whence they came, and spending time with a cheerful family and friends, eating, and chatting about everything and nothing.

Hey! My name is Yuly, and I’m a junior majoring in Accountancy. After graduating, I would like to secure a job in a reputational accounting firm where I could gain valuable skills and experience. I became a peer advisor because I love working with my peers and would like to help other students make their lives here at Baruch smoother. During the summer, I love to be outside, and my favorite activities are going to the beach and having picnics in parks.

Hi! My name is Laiba and I’m from Brooklyn, NY. I’m a sophomore majoring in Entrepreneurship, with plans to start my own business soon. During the summer, I love hanging out with friends, grabbing food, and enjoying boba together. I chose to become a peer advisor because I liked the idea of helping first year students and helping them navigate their academic pathways at Baruch. This role allows me to offer support while also developing key skills such as communication, problem-solving, and building meaningful relationships.

Hi! My name is Cassie and I’m a senior majoring in marketing. I’m from the Bronx and have lived here my whole life. I decided to become a peer advisor because I love getting to work with other students at Baruch and being able to share what I’ve learned with those who need help. I believe this position will help me in my future career by allowing me to practice important skills, such as communication, problem solving, and efficiency.

During my last year of college, I had the pleasure of working in the Office of Undergraduate Advisement & Orientation as a Bearcat Peer Advisor. This role has helped me grow socially and professionally in a variety of ways. Advising students daily helped me prioritize patience and compassion in my conversations. Working with my fellow peer advisors strengthened my teamwork and communication skills. Additionally, this role allowed me to meet people from different walks of life, emphasizing the importance of being respectful and understanding people’s backgrounds and situations. I am extremely grateful for these valuable lessons I gained during my time as a Peer Advisor. The continuous support that I received from my supervisor Ashley and my fellow peer advisors is invaluable and I will always cherish the memories I made working in the office.

Working as a Peer Advisor for the last two years has allowed me to be part of a support system, I wish I had when I started college. Getting to help first-year and transfer students enroll for classes and being available as a resource for students to come to when they had questions, was a very satisfying role that I was lucky to have. Not only was my role as a Peer Advisor a very fulfilling one, but it also allowed me to develop my communication, team building, and organizational skills, which have helped me succeed in other jobs and extracurricular activities I have pursued. I also had the privilege of working with an amazing team and met some of my closest friends being part of the program.

My experience as a Peer Advisor has been profoundly enriching, offering me invaluable skills and forging lasting friendships. Although I completed my studies in May 2023, my journey didn’t end there; I found employment opportunities at Baruch that aligned with my passion for guiding others. Through being a BPA, I was also able to Serve as an orientation leader for transfer students and freshmen, I found deep fulfillment in assisting them on their educational paths and career goals. Through these roles and the knowledge that I’ve gained from working closely with office management staff, I honed patience, active listening, and interpersonal skills, which continue to serve me well today. Now, in my roles at the Starr Career Development Center and the Zicklin Undergraduate Programs Office, I apply these lessons daily, fostering success and growth within our Baruch community.