Get to Know the Student Writers!
Every Fall/Winter and Summer Term new student writers join the team. These students come from a wide range of faculties and programs but all share the same love for creativity and storytelling. If you'd like to be a guest contributor, visit the "Contribute" page to learn more, or email thriveonline@uwo.ca.
Get to Know the Summer 2026 Team...
Work Study Team Lead:
Tuleen Tayeh
"Hi! I’m Tuleen and I’m in my 5th year of Health Sciences Specialization and Psychology. I joined as the Thrive Online Blog Editor & Team Lead because I love using storytelling and creativity to connect with students and highlight experiences that shape university life. Thrive has been an amazing space to share ideas, celebrate student voices, and create content that resonates with our community."
What's one of the best books you've read? The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Who is your favourite artist/band? Adele
If you could travel to any city in the world, what city would it be? Athens, Greece
Digital Peer Leaders:
Harmanjot Matharu
"Hello! My name is Harmanjot, I am going in to my third year honours specialization in political science. I want to be a Digital Peer Leader to make a meaningful impact at Western through creativity, writing, and engaging content that helps students feel connected, informed, and inspired."
What's one of the best books you've read? The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
Who is your favourite artist/band? Dominic Fike
If you could travel to any city in the world, what city would it be? I would love to travel to Tokyo, Japan
Lily Hosseini
"Hi! My name is Lily and I’m a second-year political science student minoring in economics. As a Digital Peer Leader, I’m excited to support you with tips, advice, and helpful resources throughout the year. I’m passionate about making the most of student life and can’t wait to help make your experience at Western even better!"
What's one of the best books you've read? The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Who is your favourite artist/band? Morgan Wallen
If you could travel to any city in the world, what city would it be? Barcelona, Spain
Safa Awed
"Hey everyone! My name is Safa and I’m a third-year Integrated Science student specializing in Synthetic Biology. I became a digital peer leader because I want to use my passion for writing to give you the tips, tricks and stories to help you survive(and “Thrive”) on campus."
What's one of the best books you've read? Little Women- Louisa May Alcott
Who is your favourite artist/band? H.E.R and Mustafa the Poet
If you could travel to any city in the world, what city would it be? Granada, Spain
Victoria Lam
"Hi! My name is Victoria, and I'm in my second year of the Honours Specialization in Chemistry and Biochemistry program. I became a Digital Peer Leader because I love both writing and supporting others - especially first year students who might need a little extra help settling in, as I did. I hope that the advice, tips, and tricks that I share will help fellow Mustangs make the very best of their student experience!"
What's one of the best books you've read? Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood
Who is your favourite artist/band? Mazzy Star
If you could travel to any city in the world, what city would it be? Nice, France
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