What is a Peer Academic Coach?
A Peer Academic Coach (PAC) is either an undergraduate student or a graduate student who can help you with honing your academic skills and getting connected. PACs can help you with : Time Management Strategies, Study Skills, Motivation, Note-taking, and specific tips and advice on how to be successful at Florida Atlantic. We also have Video Resources for you!
*Note: a PACCANNOT ADVISE FOR COURSES or answer questions about your specific degree programs. For those discussions, please schedule an academic advising appointment.
MEET OUR PEER ACADEMIC COACHES
To schedule a meeting, choose a Peer Academic Coach from the list below using one of the two options
(1) Click on the PAC's 
Button link found in their profiles.
- OR -
(2) Schedule through
Success Network
and filter for "Peer Academic Coaching" as the care unit.
Name: Ashley Kissoon
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
College: C.E. Schmidt College of Science
Major: Biological Science
Year in school: Junior
Interesting fact about yourself/experience: My whole family is from and lives in Trinidad and Tobago. I also have two cute puppies named Bunny and Casper, who are super chill and love to just hang out and cuddle.
What is your advise for success at FAU?: My best advice is to create a planner or calendar that fits your style, whether that means hand-drawing it yourself with colorful pens, using a digital calendar, or keeping a simple to-do list in your Notes app. Focus on just three tasks each day to stay productive without feeling overwhelmed, and enjoy the small boost of motivation that comes from checking them off. Maintaining a balanced planner helps reduce stress and keeps you on track. Having Balance is Key!!
Availability: Tuesdays & Fridays
Schedule a Meeting
Name: Avery Evans
Hometown: Savannah, Georgia
College: College of Arts and Letters
Major: Multimedia Studies: Film Video and New Media
Year in school: Sophomore
Interesting fact about yourself/experience: I have a cat named Macaroni (after the penguin from Surfs Up) and I hate the Oxford comma. Some of my artwork has been featured in galleries here at FAU
What is your advise for success at FAU?: Make your to-do list something realistic and manageable, and give yourself personal motivation to complete each task. Try not to overschedule yourself, but if you find yourself overwhelmed with too much to do, make sure you have time to relax and recharge at least once each day.
Availability: Mondays & Wednesdays
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Name: Venuk Rajapakse
Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka
College: College of Business
Major: Finance
Year in school: Junior
Interesting fact about yourself/experience: I am from Sri Lanka, a small island in South Asia and I used to competitive rower, which meant lots of training and discipline but also some amazing memories.
What is your advise for success at FAU?: I would say play to your strengths and lean into study habits and routines that work best for you. Pick your priorities and focus your energy on them. Always remember that if you don't measure you don't improve. Whether that means tracking assignments in a planner, setting small weekly goals, or checking in with yourself regularly. Measuring your progress not only keeps you accountable, but also gives you motivation when you see how far you’ve come!
Availability: Mondays & Tuesdays
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Name: Ashlyn Hightower
Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky
College: College of Science
Major: Neuroscience and Behavior
Year in school: Junior
Interesting fact about yourself/experience: I went to an all girls catholic high school in Kentucky. I am also involved in Sigma Kappa Sorority, FAU club cheer, Chemistry 1 Learning assistant, Member of AMSA club
What is your advise for success at FAU?: Stay on top of your classes, try not to get behind. Make sure to utilize all the opportunities and available resources your classes and FAU offer if you are struggling. Prioritize making meaningful relationships with professors and mentors.
Availability: Monday & Wednesday
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Name: Jasmine Johnson
Hometown: Catania, Sicily, Italy
College: College of Science
Major: Biological Sciences
Year in school: Senior
Interesting fact about yourself/experience: I went to Egypt last December, and went inside the pyramids.
What is your advise for success at FAU?: Please avoid overcommitting yourself, as taking on too many responsibilities can lead to unnecessary stress and overwhelm. Focus on the tasks you are confident you can manage effectively.
Availability: Monday & Wednesday
Schedule a Meeting
If you don't see any availability listed, then try scheduling with another coach or send an email with your name, z number, and availability to mmartinez@fau.edu.
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