Your SDS peer leaders are here to support you and help you find university resources and people.
You may connect with them by scheduling a virtual one-on-one meet-up. During a meet-up, you can chat about your personal and/or academic success, such as:
• Study strategies, including textbook skim/scanning, notes reviews, test taking tips, and dealing with test anxiety
• Time management support and helping you organize all of your assignments, tests, study time and personal commitments
• Questions about life at UW and being a successful student
• Conversations about mental health wellness and how to build healthy strategies into your day-to-day schedule
• Just chat! Tired of talking to just your computer? So are we! We can talk about anything you like!
Some SDS Peer Leaders may be involved with the SDS Living Learning Community.
See more Renison Peer Leaders on SEAH's website.
Megan Halmai (she/her)
Social Development Studies
Megan (she/her) is a third-year SDS student who loves the outdoors! During the summer, you can find her on a camping adventure in Algonquin Provincial Park! She loves attending community events at Renison, and sharing fun stories about her time living in residence. When you see Megan, be sure to ask her about the Floor Cooking Challenge in her first year!
Meet with Megan about:
- Time management and study skills
- Creating a balance between school life and social life
- Mental health supports on-campus
Natalie Nichol (she/her)
Public Health and Social Development Studies
Natalie (she/her) is a double major student who has been very involved in the Renison community. She has been able to make the most of her university experience through her involvement as a peer leader and Renison co-op student this past Spring! Natalie is a great resource for all SDS students to learn all about the many opportunities on campus!
Meet with Natalie about:
- Getting involved on main campus and in the community
- SDS study tips and ways to succeed
- Time management and communication skills
Deanna Rooke (they/them)
Bachelor of Social Work
Deanna (they/them) is a student who has truly made the most of their experience at Waterloo! You can find them at many Renison events, hosting study sessions and mature student coffee chats, and getting involved on main-campus! As a graduate form the SDS program, they know all the best tips for success within the program! If you see Deanna around, be sure to ask about their dog Camper and all of their adventures together!
Meet with Deanna about:
- Time management and study skills
- Connecting with mental health and EDI-AR resources and initiatives
- 2SLGBTQIA+ support and advocacy