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Peer Advisors What are Peer Advisors?
Peer Advisors are trained students who work in the Office of Academic Services, and who provide academic advising to their fellow students. They are thoroughly trained on the Babson curriculum, course selection, and registration processes. They are also knowledgeable about specific policies and programs such as variances (over-loading, enriching, and under-loading), off-campus coursework, cross-registration, and concentrations.
Peer Advisors are an extension of the office advising team and work closely with the Office of Academic Services professional staff (including Class Deans and Program Administrators). They provide walk-in advising, work on academic advising projects like FAQ documents for students, and conduct presentations on academic-related topics; for example, the Peer Advisors visit first-year student classes to help first years learn about the curriculum and create a four-year academic plan.
If you have academic planning questions, Peer Advisors are available for advising during the Office’s walk-in hours, which are 1–4 p.m., Monday through Thursday. We are located in the Office of Academic Services, 220 Hollister Hall. Meet the Peer Advisors: 
| Name: | Jacqueline Chambers | | Class: | 2010 | | Hometown: | Concord, NH | Campus
Involvement: | Babson Players, Babson Dance Ensemble, Kappa Kappa Gamma | Why I’m a
Peer Advisor: | I love Babson and all the opportunities it has given me over the years. I want to share those opportunities and my enthusiasm for Babson with other students. | 
| Name: | John Gesimondo | | Class: | 2012 | | Hometown: | Franklin, MA | Campus
Involvement: |
PA, AAP Tour Guide, RA | Why I’m a
Peer Advisor: | Students need to know the curriculum . . . before it’s too late. In that way, we’re sort of like superheroes. I like that. | 
| Name: | Victoria Ghafoor | | Class: | 2010 | | Hometown: | Bridgewater, NJ | Campus
Involvement: | BDE, Babson Women’s Rugby, Babson College Radio, Women’s Leadership, Diversity Scholars | Why I’m a
Peer Advisor: | I wanted to help give back to a community that has given so much to me. It really feels good to help students forge a path through Babson, and I am glad that I am able to give assistance in some of the most important decisions students make during their time here. | 
| Name: | Amanda Greenslet | | Class: | 2012 | | Hometown: | Bennington, VT | Campus
Involvement: | Babson Players, Peer Mentor, AAP, Arts Newsletter Editor | Why I’m a
Peer Advisor: | I wanted to do something where I could help my fellow students and learn more about Babson at the same time. | 
| Name: | Dana Landers | | Class: | 2012 | | Hometown: | Haverhill, MA | Campus
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Sigma Kappa | Why I’m a
Peer Advisor: | I love having the chance to help people figure out their future. Having a plan is important! | 
| Name: | Terence Musto | | Class: | 2009 | | Hometown: | Glenmont, NY | Campus
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Former president and co-founder of ONE, Peer Mentor, Peer Advisor | Why I’m a
Peer Advisor: | I enjoy getting to know all the different students that come into the office for help. It really helps to uphold Babson’s commitment to being a tight-knit community—especially when it's students helping other students. | |
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