Advising in Residence

Welcome to Academic Advising &
Career Development in Residence!

Our campus partners from Academic and Career Development will be coming to residence weekly to provide direct access to Academic & Career Advising and a workshop series aimed at helping your Develop Your Career Journey, all without having to leave the residence community.

Academic and Career Advisor – Valeriia Pelevina

I grew up in Russia, South Korea and Malaysia before coming to UBCO and receiving my BA with a major in International Relations and minoring in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. After my BA, I decided to stick around and do an MA in Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies in the Power, Conflict, and Ideas theme, completing a thesis project on vintage fashion and haunting. During my time at UBCO I held various on campus roles working with different offices, students, and staff. One of my standout experiences was my role as the Experience and Involvement Peer Mentor, which was when I first joined the Academic and Career Development Office, helping student navigate the first steps of their career journeys. This role led me to be passionate about supporting students, and I am excited to continue to do so as an Academic and Career Advisor.

How I can help you

Each week I will be in Nechako 251, ready to help you! You can drop by to talk to me about:

  • Discussing and explaining academic requirements for university programs and course planning
  • Interpreting academic policies and procedures
  • Exploring program options and developing a personal program plan
  • Providing referrals to appropriate departments and services, as needed
  • Checking graduation requirements
  • Supporting academic and career goal setting

Nechako 251 (across from the Student Housing Front Desk)

Day Hours Service Description
Wednesdays 1 pm – 4 pm Drop-In Academic & Career Advising

Stop by to talk to Valeriia about your academic plan, your questions about navigating your degree and academic policies as well as learn about valuable campus resources.

Career Development Advising – Izabela Krahelskaya

Nechako 251 (across from the Student Housing Front Desk)

Day Hours Service Description
Tuesdays 1 pm – 4 pm Drop-In Career Development Advising

Stop by to talk to Izabela about your career plans, your questions about navigating your future and about valuable campus resources.