Peer Student Supporter

Peer Student Supporter (PSS) are fellow students in the faculty that meet up with individuals to listen, and provide general support to matters related to personal, relationship, academic problems, and adjusting socially to university life. PSS also aid in finding and giving necessary information and exploring solution to some problems that the students may have.

Trained and supervised peer volunteers are made available to meet with students on a one-to-one session or in groups for a casual chat.

I am a Y4 chemistry major and japanese language minor. Fun Fact is i love word puzzles from new york times such as strands, connection, spelling bee and crosswords. Other nerd things i like is arcade rhythm games. I also love karaoke! I joined pss because i think my extroverted energy can be put to good use. Be it during pitstop duties or welfare giving programmes or other programmes we organise.

I’m Zhi Hui, a Year 4 student majoring in Life Sciences! I love playing badminton and drawing as it helps take my mind off things. I joined PSS so I can meet more like-minded peers and also be a good listening ear to them!

Hello!! I’m Jie Quan, a Year 4 life science and nutrition student!! My favourite pastimes are eating and sleeping frfr 🤡

I especially love mala because it’s delicious and can be a great bonding activity with friends and family! 🤩

Fun fact: I once ate so much mala that the stall gave me a mala VIP card so that I can eat even more mala!! 😍

I’ve always appreciated my friends for lending me their listening ear whenever I just needed to get something off my chest, hence I’m joining PSS for a 3rd year because I would like to be that listening ear for the science student community!

Hello! I am Ting Yu, a Y3 Data Science and Economics student. In my free time, I enjoy baking and making DIY craft work, and spending time with my 5-year old sister! I absolutely love spicy food – tom yum, mala, curry, you name it.

School life can be tough, and there will be times where we just need a listening ear to support us. I joined the PSS in hopes to be that friend we need, and provide encouragement to peers who are seeking guidance. Through interacting with different people, I hope to learn new skills and be a better friend to all! 🙂

Hi! I’m Natalie, a Year 4 Chemistry student with a second major in Japanese Studies. I love exploring fashion as a way of self-expression so you may see me in some rather “extra” outfits. I joined PSS because I believe that there should be a safe space for everyone to unwind physically and mentally and joining PSS allows me to provide that space and support to my peers. <3

I am Darren, a Year 1 Pharmacy Student and one fun fact about myself is that I have been to Ikea so many times that I probably can give you a full guided tour of the whole Ikea

I joined the PSS because I love helping people! Many of my friends have helped me through tough times and I was able to come out of it stronger thanks to them. As such, I hope to be able to use these experiences to support and encourage my peers in their time of need so that I can put a smile on their faces at the end of the day!

Hello! My name is Jannah, I’m a Y1 Pharmacy student. I am very passionate about philosophy and music. My favourite artists are the Arctic Monkeys, Mitski and Radiohead. I love going for runs with my friends so we can yap. My dream is to travel the world and become multilingual. I joined PSS to advocate on the importance of mental wellness among my peers and to meet others with alike mindsets. Nice to meet you!

I’m a Y1 Environmental Studies student. A fun fact about me is that I’ve learnt traditional Indian dance (Bharatanatyam) since I was 4 years old.

During my tertiary education years, I volunteered with an organization that focussed on mental health advocacy, engaging in projects such as designing a resource toolkit, organizing a panel session with mental health professionals, and curating the South Asian Mental Health Directory. These experiences made me acutely aware of the importance of mental health and the urgent need for greater awareness and support.

This fueled my desire to apply for Peer Student Supporter and continue advocating for mental health within NUS. Not only do I want to work to further destigmitise mental health illnesses amongst the student community, I also want to make a positive difference in the lives of fellow students by providing guidance, support, and encouragement during challenging times.

Hello! I’m Yash, a freshman majoring in Life Sciences.

I thrive on meaningful conversations—connecting with people is what energizes me! Outside of academics, I love running, reading (calling all Jim Butcher fans!), playing badminton, volunteering, and I’m even exploring the keyboard for the first time.

I joined PSS because I understand university life can be challenging. I’m committed to fostering a supportive community where the Science family can find comfort and camaraderie. Swing by the PitStop for a chat, and let’s tackle those tough times together!

Hi I’m Arko I’m a year 3 studying Life Sciences and Psychology and I joined PSS because I love being able to support people like my friends and be a listening ear for people who may be having some troubles. I have done something similar to PSS before and wanted to continue to learn more.