Mentoring Centre of the Faculty of Health Sciences
The mentors
Alexandra Potts
Study groups: NUT1704 and NUT3502
Program: Honours Bachelor in Nutrition Sciences
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Try transferring your knowledge in different forms. For example: rewrite your notes, read your textbook, make diagrams, watch videos, and explain a concept to a friend.
Ariane Moreau
Study groups: ANP1505(2) and NUT1704
Program: Honours Bachelor in Nutrition Sciences
Year of study: 2
Useful tip for students: Print-out the PowerPoint presentation before attending the class and take notes directly on it (less eco-friendly, but it's easier to memorize the information and draw on the diagrams directly).
Asli Fuad
Study groups: ANP1505(2) and HSS1500
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Try studying in small segments of time (30-45 minutes) and take breaks regularly (5-10 minutes). This way, you can keep concentrated and motivated!
Christopher Flynn
Study groups: ANP1105(1) and APA1313
Program: Honours BSc. Human Kinetics
Year of study: 2
Useful tip for students: Firstly, figure out how you learn best (whether through audio, visuals, etc.) and from there, find a way to apply fun and genuine interest to the material you are studying.
Danny Bojic
Study groups: ANP1105 (2) and HSS2305
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Write down your goals and put them somewhere you can always see them. This way you will never forget what you are working towards.
Éloïse Deschênes
Study groups: ANP1505(1) and HSS2705
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Use study groups and make connections in your classes!
Melanie Jones
Study groups: NSG2317/2717, NSG3137/3537, NSG3305/3705 and PHS4300
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Talk to the people you sit beside in class! You would be surprised at how much more fun class can be once you find a familiar face.
Mihiret Sinkie
Study groups: NSG2317/2717, NSG3137/3537, NSG3305/3705 and PHS4700
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year of study: 4
Useful tip for students: Do not leave any stone unturned; make sure every question that you have gets answered!
Mohamed Gemae
Study groups: APA1313
Program: Honours BSc in Human Kinetics
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Make time for your favorite activities and build a good support system!
Myriam Beauregard
Study groups: ANP1505(1) and APA1713
Program: Honours BSc in Human Kinetics
Year of study: 2
Useful tip for students: Be organized and prepare a schedule for your study time. Make sure to follow it!
Sandra Bojic
Study groups: ANP1105(2) and HSS1100
Program: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences
Year of study: 2
Useful tip for students: Use breaks between classes effectively. Attend study groups, schedule meetings with a student-mentor, or review your class notes.
Sarah McAllister
Study groups: APA1713
Program: Honours Bachelor of Human Kinetics
Year of study: 4
Useful tip for students: Do NOT multitask in class (Facebook can wait!)
Sarah Moussa
Study groups: NSG2317/2717, NSG3137/3537, NSG3305/3705 and PHS4700
Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Year of study: 3
Useful tip for students: Spaced repetition is an evidence-based learning technique, most specifically using the Leitner system (flashcards are a must!).
Study groups
Study groups are specific to individual courses. The mentors are there as facilitators and to guide the discussion while reviewing important concepts, theories and material seen in class.
To attend, we encourage that you enroll for the study group by clicking on the course code below as seats are limited.
Study group schedule
Fall 2019 (September 14th to November 29th)
| Course code | Day | Time | Room | Student Mentor(s) |
| ANP1105(1) | Tuesday | 1pm-2:30pm | SMD221 | Christopher |
| ANP1105(2) | Thursday | 1pm-2:30pm | TBT0021 | Sandra, Danny |
| ANP1505(1) | Monday | 2:30pm-4pm | TBT0019 | Myriam, Éloïse |
| ANP1505(2) | Thursday | 2:30pm-4pm | TBT327 | Ariane, Asli |
| APA1313 | Friday | 11:30am-1pm | SMD429 | Christopher, Mohamed |
| APA1713 | Monday | 4pm-5:30pm | FSS6004 | Myriam, Sarah Mc. |
| HSS1100 | Thursday | 2:30pm-4pm | MNT103 | Sandra |
| HSS1500 | Wednesday | 11:30am-1pm | SMD227 | Asli |
| HSS2305 | Wednesday | 1pm-2:30pm | MRN130 | Danny |
| HSS2705 | Tuesday | 11:30am-1pm | FTX315 | Éloïse |
|
NSG2717* (bilingual) |
Saturday | 10am-1pm | LEES B166 | Melanie, Mihiret, Sarah |
|
NSG3137/3305** NSG3537/3705** (bilingual) |
Saturday | 10am-1pm | LEES B166 | Melanie, Mihiret, Sarah |
| NUT1704 | Wednesday | 4pm-5:30pm | FTX235 | Ariane, Alexandra |
| NUT3502 | Monday | 1pm-2:30pm | CRX327 | Alexandra |
| PHS4300 | Monday | 5:30pm-7pm | FSS1005 | Melanie |
| PHS4700*** | Saturday | 1:30pm-3pm | LEES B163 | Sarah, Mihiret |
*NSG2317 / NSG2717 study groups will take place on the following dates:
- Saturday, October 5th
- Saturday, November 16th
**NSG3137/3537 and NSG3305/3705 study groups will take place on the following dates:
- Saturday, September 14th
- Saturday, September 28th
- Saturday, October 26th
***PHS4700 study groups will begin on September 21st.
Office Hours | Individual mentoring sessions
Want to improve your study skills? Individual consultations are a good way to improve topics such as:
- Study techniques
- Exam preparation
- Memorization
- Time management
- Stress management
- and much much more...
Examples of questions/subjects asked by the students:
- How can I increase my grade point average?
- How do I improve my study skills?
- Where can I find a specific service on campus?
- What do I need to include in a weekly calendar?
- How can I find work-life balance?
By appointment
Reserve a half hour meeting with a mentor.
To book an appointment with a mentor, send an email to health.mentors.sante@uottawa.ca
Visit us during our office hours (Sept. 16th - Nov. 30th)
Simply visit us during our office hours:
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 9:00AM | |||||
| 9:30AM | |||||
| 10:00AM | Éloïse (HSS) | Mohamed (HK) | |||
| 10:30AM | Éloïse (HSS) | Mohamed (HK) | Chris (HK) | ||
| 11:00AM | Ariane (NUT) | Mohamed (HK) | Chris (HK) | ||
| 11:30AM | Ariane (NUT) | Sandra (HSS) | Mohamed (HK) | Chris (HK) | |
| 12:00PM | Ariane (NUT) | Sandra (HSS) | Mohamed (HK) | Chris (HK) | |
| 12:30PM | Ariane (NUT) | Sandra (HSS) | Mohamed (HK) | Alexandra (NUT) | |
| 1:00PM | Asli (HSS) | Sandra (HSS) | Sarah (HK) | Alexandra (NUT) | Mihiret (NSG) |
| 1:30PM | Asli (HSS) | Éloïse (HSS) | Sarah (HK) | Alexandra (NUT) | Mihiret (NSG) |
| 2:00PM | Asli (HSS) | Éloïse (HSS) | Sarah (HK) | Alexandra (NUT) | Mihiret (NSG) |
| 2:30PM | Sarah (HK) | CLOSED | Myriam (HK) | Danny (HSS) | Mihiret (NSG) |
| 3:00PM | Sarah (HK) | CLOSED | Myriam (HK) | Danny (HSS) | |
| 3:30PM | Sarah (HK) | CLOSED | Myriam (HK) | Danny (HSS) | |
| 4:00PM | Melanie (NSG) | CLOSED | Myriam (HK) | Danny (HSS) | |
| 4:30PM | Melanie (NSG) | Sarah (NSG) | |||
| 5:00PM | Melanie (NSG) | Sarah (NSG) | |||
| 5:30 PM | Sarah (NSG) | ||||
| 6:00 PM | Sarah (NSG) |
Workshops
Workshop Schedule
To attend, we encourage that you enroll for the workshop by clicking on the title below as seats are limited.
| Workshops | Date |
| Effective Note Taking | To be determined |
| Reading Techniques | To be determined |
| Exam Preparation | To be determined |
Mentor articles
Midterm Survival Guide
