Joyce Yin
(ECO100/208/227)

Joyce Yin
(ECO100/208/227)

Jenny Zhao
(ECO100/200/202)

Kuleen Kathuria
(ECO100/204/209)

Jenny Zhao
(ECO100/200/202)

Erik Sarkisyan
(ECO100/204/220)

Richard Strauss
(ECO100/204/220)

Hong Rui Tan
(ECO100/206/208)

Kuleen Kathuria
(ECO100/204/209)

Liza Kobrinsky
(ECO100/200/204)

Richard Strauss
(ECO100/204/220)

Erik Sarkisyan
(ECO100/204/220)

Eileen Liu
(ECO100/204/209)

Ying Li
(ECO100/204/209)

Hong Rui Tan
(ECO100/206/208)

Liza Kobrinsky
(ECO100/200/204)

Angela Lu
(ECO100/206/208/227)

Angela Lu
(ECO100/206/208/227)

Steven Ge
(ECO100/204/209/220)

Steven Ge
(ECO100/204/209/220)

Jeane Zhang
(ECO100/202/220)

Ying Li
(ECO100/204/209)

Jeane Zhang
(ECO100/202/220)

Eileen Liu
(ECO100/204/209)

Angela Jiaqi Lu is currently enrolled in 4th year Financial Economics program. Her strong commitment to learning and high motivation to succeed has resulted in her great academic achievements in the past three years. Some of them include: The Stefan Stykolt Scholarship in Economic Theory, 2010 (granted to student with the highest average in intermediate microeconomics and macroeconomics); 2008 and 2009 nomination of “List of Dean’s Scholars” in Faculty of Arts and Science; 3rd Prize, 2010 Rotman Commerce Investment Challenge Competition.

She worked as Peer Mentor last year and had enjoyed such highly rewarding learning experiences at the center. She has also been actively involved in the community and student life at U of T as Vice-president of U of T Women Entrepreneurs (2008-2009), Volunteer Tutor in Junior Achievement Program (2008-2009) and Volunteer Consultant at U of T Consulting Association (2010). Her previous work experience includes Research Analyst at Department of Economics; Part-time Analyst at Sky Business Consulting Inc., Canada; Marketing Interns in the mortgage magazine industry in Canada as well as sales interns in accounting firms in China. In her spare time, Jiaqi enjoys dancing, singing, playing table tennis and pool. She is eagerly looking forward to helping fellow students at the center this year.

Giving help to students can be explained by economics - it is a specialization into the field of one's comparative advantage, maximizing total value in the University.
Realizing this, Erik Sarkisyan became involved with the Peer Mentor program.
Erik is in his 4th year, specializing in Finance and Economics and majoring in Economics (having "Economics" appear twice on his diploma).
Erik is excited to become a Peer Mentor and hopes to help students overcome difficulties in studying by sharing his experiences.
Throughout his University life, Erik faced many challenges and achieved many successes, which make him very well fit to helping his peers.
In addition, he is the President of the Rotman Commerce Law Association.
Never relenting to the unoriginal, Erik is a thinker and an innovator.
Given that, he tries to incorporate creativity in many of his works.
Such examples include coding a word into the first letter of every sentence in a paragraph; see if you can find the secret word in this blurb!

Zhiying Zhang is a third year student, double majoring in Economics and Asia Pacific Studies. In the past two years, Zhiying has actively broadened her horizon by volunteering for film festivals and model parliament, and doing field research in China, Taiwan and South Korea. She presented her papers respectively on the Rise on China and Global Taiwan, at the Munk School of International Affairs. She is also the editor of the academic journal, Passages, supported by the Asian Institute, University of Toronto and now holds the position of Promotion Coordinator for the student group, PASS (Pan-Asia Student Society). With other Peer Mentors, Zhiying is passionate and prepared to serve first and second year students both in and outside academic affairs.

Richard Strauss is a 3rd year commerce student specializing in Finance and Economics. He is particularly interested in the business of film and hopes to work in the entertainment industry after graduating.

When not studying, Richard is either organizing events for the Rotman Commerce Law Association as its Director of Events or working for the Organizational Behaviour department as a RA. In his free time, Richard enjoys going to the gym, playing tennis, and watching movies.

Liza Kobrinsky: I am a fourth year Economics and English major. My economics interests are focused on international economics and political economics, although I will be specializing in tutoring intro micro, intro macro and ECO220 courses here at the study centre. I have extensive mentoring experience, having worked with students in English lit, writing, and math in the past. I am very much looking forward to being an active member of the U of T economics community.

Hello my name is Steven Ge . I am excited to take this position and help you out! If you have any questions regarding to academics, career, or anything else, DO NOT hesitate to ask me and I am always standing by to support you.

Something about myself: I love all kinds of sports, especially soccer. My favorite team is Bayern and I support them for almost 15 years! I love singing as well so you may find that I am always singing when I am having class or walking on the street.

Wing Ying Li: Currently a 3rd year commerce student specializing in Finance & Economics, I’m also a Victoria student and have received scholarship for the last two years. I’m very excited to be a peer mentor in the Economics Study Center, one of my favorite places in UofT. Learning in a university setting can be quite a change and challenge. It’s the same for everyone and don’t feel shy to ask questions and seek help! I’m sure you can find support and make friends hereJ
Besides the ESC, I’m also working as a peer mentor for Rsm100. I enjoy movie, traveling and I’m a big dog/fish lover.

Joyce Yin is a third–year student in Financial Economics. She is very enthusiastic working with students, and is especially good at ECO208 and ECO227. Joyce was the recipient of a St. Michael’s College Foundation In-Course Scholarship and has been named a Dean’s List Scholar in the Faculty of Arts and Science. She currently works as an APM for International Economics Group in FLC Program and is looking forward to meeting fellow students and helping them out in any possible way. She is very excited to have the opportunity to be a peer mentor in the study center and wishes everyone a great academic year.

Jiawei Zhao is a 4th year student majoring in Economics and Human Biology. She hopes to pursue a medical degree in the future and integrate economics and the medical sciences to contribute to social medicine and public health. Some of Jiawei’s academic achievements include the University of Toronto Scholar Program (in-course) and the Banker’s Scholarship in Economics. She is currently a research student at a Chemical and Biomedical Engineering lab and the President for Medical Sciences Student Union. Please feel free to contact Jiawei, especially if you are pursuing economics as part of an interdisciplinary degree and need guidance with course planning or degree navigation.

Eileen Liu is currently in her third year with a specialist in accounting and a major in economics. Eileen is also a RSM100Y Peer Mentor, helping students with academic skills. She serves on the 2011 Rotman Commerce Investment Challenge Competition committee.
Eileen will join Deloitte as a summer student next year.