Peer Advisors
Make new friends and build your resume -- become a peer advisor!
Peer advisors are current Kinesiology students who assist the Office of Student Services (OSS) with Summer/Fall Orientation for incoming freshmen and transfer students and a number of other events throughout the school year. This is a paid position which ranges between $8.50-9.00 an hour.
During freshmen orientation, peer advisors assist the OSS by helping freshmen register for classes, answering any questions they might have, and helping to acquaint them with Kinesiology and the University in general. Peer advisors play a crucial role within Kinesiology. Their student experiences provide us with valuable input as we plan and implement orientation each year.
If you're a current student and plan on being in Ann Arbor over the spring and/or summer, this is a perfect opportunity to earn money and have fun! The time commitment can vary depending on your availability from May - August. The complete schedule of dates and time commitments is on the application and time availability forms. The pay is approximately $8.50-9/hour, including paid training, which takes place towards the end of May.
Here's what our students have to say about the peer advising experience:
“Being a peer advisor is one of the best experiences for a Michigan student to have. It is the perfect opportunity to share my love of Michigan with incoming freshmen, and help them fall in love with the institution. As an out-of-state freshman, I was overwhelmed with my orientation process, and the peer advisors helped me become comfortable with the University and feel part of the Michigan family.
“I feel that I have touched many people's lives by helping new students become acclimated to the University. I have formed lifelong friendships with fellow peers, new students and OSS staff. I cannot imagine my Michigan experience without the past two summers of being a peer advisor.”
—Rebecca Chinsky
2008 Graduate, Physical Education
“Peer advisor is a special position. It is a tremendous opportunity to provide one of the first positive experiences for students setting foot on the U-M campus for the first time. As a recent graduate with a lot of knowledge of campus life, I see peer advising as a great way to give back to the University of Michigan and to help others the same way others helped me. It is a very rewarding feeling. I also enjoy the camaraderie amongst the group of peer advisors. It makes the job a lot of fun and creates a very positive atmosphere at Orientation.”
—Joe Mach
2008 Graduate, Physical Education
Being a peer advisor is a wonderful experience for both the peer advisors and the incoming freshmen. If you would like more information regarding the time commitment or responsibilities, please stop by the Office of Student Services at:
Office of Student Services
School of Kinesiology
1128 Observatory Lodge
1402 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2013
Main phone: (734) 764-4472
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2009-2010 Peer Advisors
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Dustin Cairo '12
Sport Management & Business Administration
Armonk, NY
Career Interest: Sport Agent and Sport Marketing
Random Fact: I have lived in four states:
California, Maryland, New York, and Michigan.
Favorite thing about U-M: Football Saturdays at the Big House.
Email: cairod@umich.edu |
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Jocelyn Robelli '10
Movement Science
Macomb, MI
Career Interest: Dentistry
Random Fact: Travelled to Honduras last summer on medical/dental brigade. Got to pull teeth out!
Favorite thing about U-M: The infinite amount of opportunities available for undergraduates; getting involved in several campus organizations has made my time here much more enjoyable and worthwhile!
Email: jrobelli@umich.edu |
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Lola Oyebefun '10
Movement Science
Farmington Hills, MI
Career Interest: Pediatric Physical Therapy
Random Fact: I’ve been a cheerleader for over six-years now and I am co-captain of the Club Cheer Team here at U of M.
Favorite thing about U-M: I love the Ann Arbor atmosphere, the Diag when it’s warm outside, Football Saturdays, all of the amazing friends I’ve made while being here, being a part of UMDM (U-M Dance Marathon).
Email: oyebefun@umich.edu |
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Rebecca Chinsky '08
Physical Education, Health Minor
Baltimore, MD
Career Interest: Teach physical education and health
Random Fact: I have a twin brother.
Favorite thing about U-M: The atmosphere in Ann Arbor as a result of the University’s presence (particularly the culture surrounding athletic events and other extra-curricular offerings here).
Email: rchinsky@umich.edu |
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Ryan Knapp '11
Sport Management
Sterling Heights, MI
Career Interest: NFL Scout/Player Personnel
Random Fact: Current Co-Director of Kinesiology Peer Mentor Program, and Vice President of Sport Business Association.
Favorite thing about U-M: Football Gamedays and Welcome Week.
Email: rjknapp@umich.edu |
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Susan Chung '11
Sport Management
Blue Bell, PA
Career Interest: Pre-Physical Therapy or Human Resources
Random Fact: I love plain frozen yogurt! Eurotart flavor from 16 Handles in NYC is my favorite.
Favorite thing about U-M: The friends I’ve made here and the time spent with them, college town atmosphere, the campus during fall and spring, and of course Football Saturdays.
Email: suschung@umich.edu
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