Peer Wellness Tutors

About the Program

Peer Wellness Tutors are trained to be knowledgeable about the numerous well-being tools offered at St. Lawrence. They are a great resource for students who want to improve their well-being, but aren't sure where to get started. Topics wellness tutors can assist with include:

  • Adjustment to college and homesickness
  • Managing academic stress through time management skills
  • Getting involved and finding a sense of belonging on campus
  • Improving sleep quality through sleep hygiene practices
  • Brainstorming ways to exercise and move your body
  • Ideas for getting out in nature
  • Referrals to campus resources who can assist with your specific wellness needs

Tutors can also help you get set up with:

  • Taking the Balanced Card Sort to help you prioritize wellness goals
  • Using the BetterYou app to set and track wellness goals
  • Using the TalkCampus app to join a global peer support community of fellow college students, available 24/7

Tutors attend a rigorous training and are supervised by professional staff.  Training is led by a combination of faculty and staff, including the Wellness Education office, Counseling Center, and Biology Department faculty. 

Fall 2024 Drop-In Hours

Drop-in hours are located in Student Center 325. 

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m.

Sundays, 2-4 p.m. 

Note: Peer Wellness Tutors are not trained counselors and are not an appropriate resource to use if you are experiencing a mental health crisis. If you are in a crisis and need to speak with someone immediately, call the university's 24/7 crisis and counseling line: 315-229-1914. 

Meet the Peer Wellness Tutors

Meet the students who are working as Peer Wellness Tutors during the 2024-2025 academic year.
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Class of 2025

Maddy Musterait (she/her)

  • Buffalo, NY
  • Neuroscience

Campus Involvement

Maddy is a Peer Wellness Tutor for the Wellness Education office, as well as the president of Peer Health Network and an executive board member of the Barista, SLU's substance-free student organization.

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Class of 2025

Nora Graves (she/her)

  • Plattsburgh, NY
  • Political Science & Psychology

Campus Involvement

Nora is a Peer Wellness Tutor for the Wellness Education office. She is also a member of the cross country and track teams and is involved in student government (Thelmo), Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), and the Advocates peer support organization.

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Class of 2027

Sushma Aryal (she/they)

  • Tamghas, Nepal/New York City
  • Undeclared

Campus Involvement

Sushma is a Peer Wellness Tutor for the Wellness Education office. Additionally, Sushma is an executive board member in several clubs, including the ASIA Club, the Advocates, and Literacy for Nepal.