Make an appointment for Peer Mentoring
Get connected with another student, learn strategies for success, and find ways to be a more active student.
Email us at blapeermentoring@bmcc.cuny.edu.
Nancy Cortes, Peer Advisor
Education: I am an alumna of BMCC, with an A.A in Liberal Arts, and I’m currently attending City College pursing my B.A in Political Science.
Hometown: East Harlem in Manhattan also known as Spanish Harlem, NY
What I’m usually up to: My interests are centered in photography and music but whenever I’m not focusing on both of my interests, I am exploring the city’s rich and diverse locations.
A quote that brightens my day is: “Me fui hacer feliz, no se cuando vuelvo” which translates to “I left to be happy, I don’t know when I’ll be back.”
Solangie De La Cruz, Peer Mentor
Education: I am an alumna of BMCC, with an A.A in Sociology and I’m currently attending Lehman College pursing my B.A in Social Work.
Hometown: Washington Heights, NY
What I’m usually up to: Reading books and spending time with my friends and family
A quote that brightens my day: “Don’t give up because you had a bad day; forgive yourself and do better tomorrow.”
Isidora Farias, Peer Mentor
Education: I am an alumna of BMCC, with an A.S. in Theatre, and I’m currently attending Brooklyn College pursuing my B.A. in Theatre.
Hometown: Santiago, Chile
What I’m usually up to: Taking pictures and memorizing lines for plays!
A quote that brightens my day: “Success is a journey, not a destination.”
Fatima Haque, Peer Mentor
Education: I am an alumna of BMCC, pursuing an A.A. in Liberal Arts, I am currently attending John Jay College pursing a B.S. in Criminal Justice Management.
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
\What I’m usually up to: Playing badminton
A quote that brightens my day is: “When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine!”
Giuseppe Lopez, Peer Mentor
Education: I am currently attending BMCC, pursuing an A.S in Computer Science.
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
What I’m usually up to: I usually focus on exploring new places, exercising, listening to music, and learning how to use technology to improve our present and have a better prospect in the future.
A quote that brightens my day:A quote that brightens my day is: “You don’t get what you wish for. You get what you work for.”
