Peer Supports Residence Assistants and House Coordinators A residence team of professional and student staff is on site to help you. The Residence Assistant (RA) who lives in your unit can help you with just about anything from academics to contacting the right campus resource. RAs will organize a variety of events and activities for residents. RAs are on call daily to respond to any unexpected situations. Similar the RA role in residence, the house coordinators are here to provide you with resources through programming and events. They are eager to assist you as you transition to the King’s community. House Coordinators Similar the RA role in residence, the house coordinators are here to provide you with resources through programming and events. They are eager to assist you as you transition to the King’s community. Contact residence@kings.uwo.ca with residence questions or concerns. International Peer Guides King's International Peer Guide Program, offered by King’s International Office, is designed to assist international and exchange students new to King’s with adjustment to university culture and Canadian life. This voluntary program matches new international students with returning King's students. Sophs Sophs provide an orientation to campus life for the incoming class of students during the first week of the Fall Term. A Soph has a responsibility to facilitate an Orientation Program that promotes personal wellness, encourages participation in a variety of campus community-building events, and positively connects new students to the University's social environment and its academic resources. Sophs role model strong academic achievement, promote healthy lifestyles and experiences that foster personal development and support a diverse population of students in their transition from home to University life. KAMP The King's Academic Mentoring KAMP is a student-led program that aims to provide support and function as a University 101 for incoming students. KAMP seeks to improve students’ academic success and personal achievement through pairing incoming students with senior student mentors. The program presents an opportunity for senior students to give back to the King’s community and guide incoming students in their journey through academia.
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