Today we welcome Vivian Ivory & Hilani Quinones. Both participated in the new Bush 285 Class as Peer Mentors.

Vivian is a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. She grew up overseas but moved to Houston, Texas in high school. After graduation she decided to come to Texas A&M. On top of being a Peer Mentor, she is an officer for both the Aggie French Club, and the Council of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. She is a student worker in the Bush School Undergraduate Advising Office and works closely with our undergraduate advisors and department head. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in therapy or counseling, at a non-profit organization.  

Hilani is currently a sophomore Honors Political Science major double minoring in History and English and pursuing a Legal History Certificate. She is from Brownsville, TX and on top of being a peer mentor she is a news reporter for The Battalion. Her future goals include earning a Juris Doctor in law and holding a career as an attorney and working in public policy or media. 

SARAH, JAMIE, VIVIAN, & HILANI CHAT ABOUT

• What was the main draw to the Bush 285 Class?
• How was your working relationship with your instructor?
• What is your favorite part about your mentorship?
• How impactful do you feel your role in the program was?
• Is there any constructive feedback you would give to future students considering being a TA? 
• If given the opportunity, would you do it again?

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/first-year-experience/hullabaloo-u