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SPA Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors

Peer Advisors are fellow undergraduate students in the School of Public Affairs who offer advice on registration, major selection, grad planning, and study abroad. 

SPA Peer Advisors have a wide range of internship, program, research, and student organization experience. They specialize in providing current and rising second-year students with the student perspective on the many degree and academic program offerings within SPA.

Why See a Peer Advisor?

Peer Advisors offer valuable first-hand advice as SPA upperclassmen who have participated in a wide range of programs, courses, internships, and extracurriculars. Speak to us about grad planning, recommended courses and professors, internship advice, study abroad, or anything else you may have questions about! We are excited to help students make the most of their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Common Questions to Ask a Peer Advisor

  • What classes should I take next semester?
  • How did you choose the major you are pursuing?
  • How do I craft a grand plan for my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?
  • Can I add another major?
  • What courses should an undecided student take?

Meet Your Peer Advisors!

Sunanda Sundaram

Sunanda Sundaram

Sunanda is a sophomore in the School of Public Affairs from Naperville, Illinois, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. Outside of Peer Advising, she is involved in the Asian American Student Union, Sisterhood for International Engagement, and Treble in Paradise A Cappella. In her free time, Sunanda loves to read, write, and explore D.C. with friends. 

Graham Whitney

Graham Whitney

Hi, my name’s Graham! I’m one of your SPA peer advisors and this is my second year here at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. I’m a PPL scholar and I’m majoring in CLEG. On campus, I’m the Vice President of the Pop Culture Club and I’m part of Voters of Â鶹ÊÓƵ and March for Our Lives.

Stay Connected!

  • Book an in-person or Zoom appointment with a Peer Advisor .
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