Jesus College Peer Support
What is Peer Support?
Sometimes students might not wish to take their problems to a member of staff. Evidence has shown that students are more likely to approach a fellow student for support than a more senior member of staff in the first instance.Our Peer Supporters are student volunteers that are trained by the University to provide an informal and supportive space to talk about any problems (big or small). We offer confidential and non-judgemental support to any student, and can also direct you to relevant resources and services for additional support if we feel it may help.Peer support simply involves talking to us about whatever you like. We have had 24hrs training in non-judgmental, active listening and we're here to help.We listen but do not judge, and in this way we allow you the space to untangle your thoughts and experiences.We acknowledge that it is only you who can decide what to do in a given situation, so we refrain from advice and simply provide you with a safe space to talk.Our service is confidential within peer support guidelines. We will not tell anyone else about what you have told us unless we are concerned someone may harm themselves or others.
Michaelmas Term 2024
Beatrice Osbourne
she/her | 3rd year Geography | UG I JCR Welfare Rep & Peer of ColourHi, I'm Bea, a third-year geography student. I love how friendly and welcoming Jesus college can be and I would love to help continue this through my work as a peer supporter and welfare rep. Oxford can be a difficult place to adjust to, so I'm more than happy to have a chat about anything that's worrying you!Instagram: @bbeabbea_
Email: [email protected]
DIANA EDWARDS
she/her | 3rd year Geography | UG I Peer SupporterHi! I'm Diana, a third year Geographer. I'm really grateful for the friendly close-knit community at Jesus and look forward to helping continue that as a Peer Supporter. Oxford life can be overwhelming and I'm always here if you ever need to chat about anything, whether that's on a walk, getting coffee or drinking bubble tea :)Email: @[email protected]
Instagram: @diana.edwards_
JOSEPH HOLMES
he/him | 3rd year History | JCR Welfare Rep and Peer Supporter[email protected]Hi, I’m Joseph, a third year history student from Sunderland! The warm and friendly community at Jesus is incredibly important to me, and I’m very excited to help continue to ensure students feel welcome and supported! University life can be challenging, but remember that support is here - I’m always free for a chat if there’s ever anything you need :)
ILARIA OKUSAGA
She/her, 4th year English and Modern Languages, Peer SupporterHey, I’m Ilaria, a fourth-year English and Spanish student. I love that Jesus has the reputation as ‘the friendliest college’ and aim to continue this legacy as a Peer Supporter by keeping everyone in college happy and healthy! Oxford can sometimes be a very high-pressure environment though, so I am always more than happy to chat if anything is troubling you!Instagram: @ilariaokusaga
Jesus email: [email protected]
HOSUNG AHN
he/him | 2nd year D-Phil Law I PG I Peer SupporterHi! I’m Hosung, a second-year DPhil student in Law from South Korea. Postgraduate life can be challenging quite often, and it’s always nice to have someone to talk to about your concerns throughout your academic journey. Especially if you’re an international student who just arrived at Oxford, just like me, you may be more overwhelmed by a sudden change of environment. Don’t worry, my friend! I’m happy to be of help or to meet up for a chat when you’re stressed with anything :)Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @mr.ahnhosung
IVY WONG
she/her, 3rd year Psychology & Philosophy, UG, Rainbow PeerHi, I'm Ivy, a third year Psych-Phil student from Hong Kong! As an international student, I really appreciate how friendly everyone at Jesus is, and I'm very lucky to have found wonderful friends and a great support system — I hope as a peer supporter, I can help someone in the same way! Feel free to come find me for a chat, whether it's just about random stuff or something important that's troubling you :Dinstagram: _ivy.wongyc
email: [email protected]
PADDY QUIRK
he/him, 2nd year Experimental Psychology, UG, Peer SupporterHi, I'm Paddy, a second-year Experimental Psychologist. Coming into the college this year, I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone and would love to give back to our community by acting as a Peer Supporter. If you want a chat about something worrying you, or just about any kind of sport or music, I'll more than happily take the excuse for procrastination![email protected]
ALEX ROBINSON
he/him, 3rd year Law, UG, Peer SupporterHello! I'm Alex, a third-year lawyer here at Jesus College and one of your peer supporters! The friendly environment at Jesus College has been perfect for me, and I want to help recreate this for everyone. Life in Oxford can get pretty stressful at times, so if you ever have any worries or simply want a chat, please get in touch, and I would be more than happy to grab a coffee or go for a walk. You will frequently find me in the LM or playing ping pong, so don't hesitate to grab me for a chat!Instagram: alex_r0bins0n
Email: [email protected]
MEGAN BRYER
she/her, 3rd year History, UG, Peer SupporterHi! My name is Megan. I’m a Third Year Historian at Jesus College. I decided to become a Peer Supporter because I think they're an integral part of the college community and welfare system. I’d like to be a listening ear to anyone in college who is struggling with the workload or going through personal issues and wish to talk through their problems or seek further help.[email protected]
Ann-Kathrin Maurer
she/her, 2nd year D-Phil Biology, PG, Disability Diversity Peer SupporterHi, I am Ann-Kathrin (but most people call me Anki), 27, and in my 2nd year of my DPhil. I am originally from Germany but have lived and studied in various countries. Adapting to Oxford and navigating postgraduate life can be tough, and the challenges that DPhils face are often quite different from undergrads or other postgrads. I am normally in Oxford around the whole year, so please also reach out between terms whenever you feel lonely or stressed. I am always happy to meet for a chat, go for a walk or grab a coffee together!
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: bhjumkola
joshua fieggen
he/him, 2nd year D-Phil in Primary Health Care, PG, MCR Welfare Rep[email protected]
ranya hossain
she/her, 3rd year Psychology & Linguistics, UG, Peer SupporterHi! I’m Ranya, a third year psychology and linguistics student, and I wanted to be a peer supporter because I believe the peer support system is a very necessary and important part of college life, and wanted to be part of that. I hope I can be a good listener and friendly face around college for all :)[email protected]
Contact
Please always feel free to get in touch! We are all always up for a cup of tea or a refreshing walk.Please keep an eye out for emails from our college welfare reps about upcoming welfare related activities and events. They will also be posted on the JCR & MCR Facebook pages
Peer Support Love!
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