Student Success Advising

Our Approach

Student Success Advisors are trained and experienced in helping you navigate every step of your journey at FIC. Our goal is to support and empower you by providing you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate and transition through your academics, be here to answer questions about absolutely anything you need and help connect you to other campus resources and supports. We also offer engagement activities as we absolutely love just getting to know you and helping you meet new peers too!

We are committed to providing a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes exploration and supports both your educational and personal development. While we won’t make decisions for you, we can help you discover and identify your interests, strengths, and goals to help you make informed decisions. Your time at FIC is a chance for you to explore yourself and the world, and we are here to help you reach your highest potential and have some fun along the way too!

Ready to Connect with a Student Success Advisor?

Student Success Advising is available in-person, remotely through Zoom drop-in advising, or by email (advising@learning.fraseric.ca).

Please find our current advising hours below:

Meet Your Student Success Team

Staff	About Me
Student Success Advisor Amanat Sandhu	Hello, this is Amanat. I am from India. I studied Psychology at FIC and SFU. I had a wonderful student experience and want to help you achieve the same! I love reading, watching Bollywood movies, and adventure sports. Come say Hi so we can get to know each other better!!
Student Success Advisor Harshdeep Singh	Hi, my name is Harsh! I am both FIC and SFU Alumni! I graduated in Fall 2021 with BA in (Health Sciences). While I was a student, I volunteered a lot and made lifelong friends & memories! I love food, movies and dogs! I am passionate about promoting inclusive & equitable education. I am here to make sure your FIC to SFU journey is as joyful as was mine! I am excited to know you more, so please come to have a chat!
Student Success Advisor Yansi Liang	Hi, my name is Yansi. I graduated from University of Victoria with a degree in Psychology. I love assisting international students with the transition to Canada and onto SFU, as well as becoming part of the FIC community. I love art, music, and anything exciting! I hope to meet you soon!
Student Success Advisor Shazmeen Pirzada	Hi, I'm Shazmeen! I love everything Fall, being outside, and cooking! I am an FIC alumni, I studied Health Sciences (BA) from SFU! I'm passionate about empowering, supporting and connecting with others. I can't wait to meet you and am looking forward to being part of your FIC journey (and beyond!).
Student Success Coordinator Jacinda Wijaya	Hello! My name is Jacinda but most people call me ‘J’! I love all things nature, food, sleep and animals. I was an FIC alumni before transferring over to SFU and graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (minor in Counselling and Human Development). I found my passion to be in helping, empowering and supporting individuals through their challenges as well as celebrating their successes! Let’s chat!
Student Success Manager Micaela Roughton	Hello! I’m Micaela! I completed my Undergrad at the University of Toronto, and graduated from my Master’s Degree in Gender and International Development at SFU in 2015. I’ve worked in a variety of Student Services roles at SFU for the past 11 years and am thrilled to have now joined the FIC team. I am a big Sci-Fi nerd, care about many feminist and social justice causes, love being in or on the water, and adore anything to do with cute pets and animals. I would love to be part of your FIC/SFU journey, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!