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 2025
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PADDY QUIRK
he/him | 3rd year Experimental Psychology | UG | JCR Welfare Rep & Peer SupporterHi, I'm Paddy, a third-year Experimental Psychologist. I've really enjoyed getting to know everyone in college since arriving here and would love to give back to our community by acting as a Peer Supporter and JCR Welfare Rep. 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]
CHARLIE SOANES
she/her | 3rd year Geography | JCR Welfare Rep & Peer SupporterHi everyone, I'm Charlie, a third year Geographer, Peer-Supporter and also the JCR Welfare Representative for 2025! I am around college a lot, so will hopefully be a friendly person you can turn to if you need anything at all, at any time :)[email protected]
Instagram: Charlie_soanes
HARISHIGA ILANGOVAN
1st year Economics & Management | UG | Peer SupporterHey everyone! I'm Harishiga and I am a second year Economics and Management student! While Jesus is a lovely and friendly environment to be in, it is understandable that adjusting to a new place can make many anxious. Be it the stress of adjusting or anything that plagues your mind, please remember that we are a text away. If any of you need someone to talk to about anything at all (not just Oxford-related), don't hesitate to reach out via text/email or talk to me when you see me around!Instagram: @hari.shiga
Email: [email protected]
EAIN THU
2nd year Experimental Psychology | UG | Peer SupporterHi! I'm Eain, a second-year experimental psychologist. Jesus' community is incredibly welcoming and fun, so this is me doing my part to contribute to it. Oxford life can be quite overwhelming and stressful and it can be nice to know that you're not alone in this. I'm always down to have a chat about anything, so feel free to drop me a text! 😊insta: eainlinthu
email: [email protected]
ALEX FARBER
2nd year Psychology & Linguistics | UG | Peer SupporterHey, I’m Alex, a second year Psychology & Linguistics student from Germany. I love the Jesus community, where I have met so many lovely people, which is why I wanted to give back as a peer supporter. If there’s anything at all you want to talk about I’m always free to have a chat, whether it’s about uni, family, friends or everything else that you want to share.[email protected]
Insta: @sascha_lama
BRANDON TAY
he/him | 2nd year Psychology & Philosophy | UG | Peer SupporterHi, I'm Brandon, a second-year Psychology & Philosophy student. Jesus's a wonderful place, and I hope I can be a listening ear and a source of perspectives on anything that might be preventing it from being that for you. Always down for a chat!Instagram: @cheerfulcynicism
Email: [email protected]
IVY WONG
she/her | 4th year Psychology & Philosophy | UG | Rainbow PeerHi, I'm Ivy, a fourth 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]
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Ann-Kathrin Maurer (ANKI)
she/her | 3rd year D-Phil Biology | PG | Disability Diversity Peer SupporterHi, I am Ann-Kathrin (but most people call me Anki), 28, and in my 3rd 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
HOSUNG AHN
he/him | 3rd year D-Phil Law I PG I Peer SupporterHi! I’m Hosung, a third-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