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Be a Peer Leader

Expand your leadership potential while helping other students succeed! As a peer leader with Academic Support and Learning Advancement, you would guide and support fellow students as they navigate their academic paths at Northwestern. We offer multiple leadership opportunities for a variety of interests and schedules. These are paid positions, and all leaders receive training through our office.

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There is nothing better than supporting fellow students — helping them actualize their personal and academic goals.”

Josue Idani, he/him, class of 2024, Peer Academic Coach

Working through a problem with a student, and then seeing them help another student, is incredibly rewarding.”

Sari Eisen, she/her, class of 2025, Drop-In Peer Tutor
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Vir Patel

The most rewarding part of my peer-leader experience has been seeing students become more comfortable with class material, and in the process become more confident that they can succeed.”

Vir Patel, he/him, class of 2024, PGSG Leader