Undergraduate Peer Advisors

Department of Comparative Literature
Major: Comparative Literature (BA)
Minor: 
Contact: jimmyfox [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Email for Zoom link or to request an in-person meeting

Jimmy is a Senior pursuing a degree in Comparative Literature with a minor in Art History. Originally from London, UK, where he was born and raised, he has a keen interest in U.S. literature, 19th- and 20th-century philosophy, and films. Additionally, he enjoys the music of Courtney Barnett, creating experimental desserts, and fishing with his father. Jimmy is available to provide guidance on essay writing, research methods, navigating DLCL coursework, or exploring whether Comparative Literature is the right academic path. He looks forward to collaborating and engaging in discussions on these topics or any others of interest.

Department of French and Italian
Major: Economics
Minor: Italian
Contact: kasha [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Make an appointment with Kasha

Kasha is from St. Pete, Florida, and she’s currently a senior majoring in Economics while minoring in Italian. A few fun facts about her: she’s a Swiss citizen, was born in Vienna, and just wrapped up a quarter abroad in Florence, Italy. Kasha is always up for chatting about Italian language classes, study tips, studying abroad, or anything in between!

Department of German Studies
Major/Co-Term: Biology (MS) and International Relations
Minor: German Studies
Contact: jana2003 [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Email for Zoom link or to request an in-person meeting

Jana is a fifth-year co-term student in Biology and International Relations. Her love for languages sprouted when learning English as a child. She now speaks four languages including German, Arabic and Mandarin Chinese. When not on the Rugby field, Jana can be found in CODA having an iced matcha latte or on the second floor of the Fire Truck House.

Department of German Studies
Major: German Studies and Symbolic Systems
Contact: oliver.lee [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Make an appointment with Oliver

Oliver Lee is a senior majoring in German Studies and Symbolic Systems, interested particularly in philosophy of language. In his free time he enjoys biking and running around the Dish.

Department of Iberian and Latin American Cultures
Major: Iberian and Latin American Cultures
Contact: amistad [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Make an appointment with Amistad

Amistad Vanegas is a junior from San Diego, CA, majoring in ILAC. She loves theatre, reading, travel, and teaching. Her family is originally from Nicaragua, which has greatly influenced her interests in Latin American literature, mestizaje, language, and identity. Amistad is excited to be a Peer Advisor and looks forward to connecting with anyone interested in pursuing a path in ILAC!

Department of Iberian and Latin American Cultures
Major: Spanish
Minor: Film and Media
Contact: daisy04 [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Make an appointment with Daisy

Daisy is a Spanish major and a Film and Media minor from England. Within the ILAC department, she enjoys studying Spanish films and exploring how they have impacted or reflected Hispanic societies. Outside the classroom, Daisy is a member of the Stanford Field Hockey team and is actively involved in KZSU, the on-campus radio station.

Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures
Major: Slavic Studies 
Contact: delgass [at] stanford.edu
Office hours: Make an appointment with Aidan

Aidan is a Slavic Studies major interested in ethnobotany and the spatial study of cemeteries. Hailing from the great state of Connecticut, they love Russian and Yiddish literature. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions regarding the Slavic Department experience!