Orientation Leaders
Sophs are upper-year mentors who have dedicated themselves to welcoming incoming students to Brescia and the greater Western community. Your Brescia Sophs are your leaders, resources, supports and friends throughout Orientation Week and the rest of the year. There are approximately 800 ‘Soph’ student leaders on Western and affiliated campuses.
Who do Sophs support?
As an incoming Brescia student, you will be assigned to a small group of other new-to-Brescia
students. Your group will be led by a Soph Peer Mentor whom you will meet and get
to know during Orientation Week.
After Orientation Week, your Soph Peer Mentor will maintain regular contact with you
and your small group over the year in order to help you transition successfully to
life at Brescia. Your Soph Peer Mentor Team will provide a support network for you
in areas related to your academic, social, and personal development. They will connect
you to the resources and services every student should know at Brescia and Western.
How do I become an Orientation Leader?
Orientation Leader (Head Soph, Programming Assistants, Sophs) recruitment will take place during the #bestudentlife campaign this year. For more information on these positions and how to apply head to our Upcoming Opportunities page.