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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.

If you would like to receive updates and reminders about our applications, please fill out the ASLA Peer Leader Recruitment Email Form.

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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