The Academic Peer Advisors (APA) program, in partnership with Academic Advising, provides the student body with opportunities to connect with trained peer mentors in rich academic experiences. Students interact with APAs via office hours, email, and events hosted by the Academic Advising Office. Students can discuss transitioning to university academic life, course selections, major decisions, extracurricular activities, graduate school plans, and other topics related to their academic journey. By incorporating peer support and expertise, the Academic Advising Office aims to support students in making informed decisions regarding their academic experiences at NYU Shanghai.
Excited to meet your Academic Peer Advisors? Check out their reflections and tips!
Welcome from APAs
Programs & Events
Fall APA Appointments
- Email shanghai.peeradvising@nyu.edu to schedule an appointment
Boba & Peer Insights Event Series
- Boba & Peer Insights: Ask a Senior | Wed, Sept. 24, 4-5 PM | RSVP
- Academic Networking and Resources | Wed, Oct. 22, 5:30-6:30 PM | RSVP
- Boba Chat with Professors | Tuesday, Nov. 25, 5:30-6:30 PM | RSVP
Summer Mixers
- Academic Adjustment & Registration Support
- Academic Exploration & Experiences Sharing
Questions? Please email shanghai.peeradvising@nyu.edu
Meet with our APAs
Leying Guo (Alice)
Alice is a rising sophomore intending to major in Business and Marketing. Apart from her role as an Academic Peer Advisor, Alice also works as a Study Away Orientation Ambassador under the Center for New Student Programs. As a student who has just completed her freshman year, Alice is eager to share her experiences on major exploration and ways to adapt to college life as a freshman. As a typical ENFP, Alice is always eager to support her peers by listening with empathy and providing personalized, patient guidance to help them navigate academic challenges confidently.
Monica Luo
Monica is a senior majoring in Business and Finance with a concentration in Business Analytics, and minors in Economics, Chinese Language, Global China Studies, and Social Sciences. On campus, you will often find her in the West Building, where she works with Professor Yue Cheng to coordinate rehearsals and events for the school’s performing arts program, and performs as a violist in the NYU Shanghai Orchestra. With experience in client-facing roles, banking, and quantitative finance across China and the United States, Monica is passionate about helping students leverage their academic experiences to explore and prepare for meaningful career paths.
Victoria Shen
Victoria is a Social Science major on the Global Public Health track, with minors in Chemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology. She is on the pre-health track and has conducted research on digital mental health interventions, worked in a molecular biology lab, and gained clinical experience at a local pediatrician’s office. She has also served as an Orientation Ambassador and a Study Away Program Assistant. As an APA, Victoria hopes to guide and support students who are contemplating their future career paths by offering advice alongside sharing her experiences.
Amelia Tuttle
Amelia is a senior majoring in Data Science with a concentration in Mathematics and a minor in Chinese Language. Amelia works as an Orientation Ambassador under the Center for New Student Programs. Additionally, she took part as a participant in the LEAD program and has gone on to become a program facilitator under the Center for Student Belonging. As an APA, Amelia is dedicated to helping students navigate academics and extracurricular activities at NYUSH.
Fengyu Xie (John)
Fengyu Xie (John) is a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and intending to pursue a minor in Mathematics. During his freshman year, he actively participated in a diverse range of activities and was familiar with on-campus resources. He was also a member of the First-Year Fellowship Circle, where he began his AI-related research focus. Beyond academics, he is passionate about music and performed in piano recitals last year. As an APA, he hopes to guide students in making choices throughout their academic journey at NYUSH and help them discover their true potential.
Angelina Zagdjav
Angelina Zagdjav is a sophomore intending to major in Business & Marketing with a minor in Chinese. In addition to her role as an Academic Peer Advisor, she serves as a Health & Wellness Ambassador for the Student Health Center. Passionate about peer support, she’s always happy to chat and offer guidance on balancing academics, extracurriculars, health, and social engagement. A matcha enthusiast and multilingual language lover, Angelina enjoys non-fiction books and exploring diverse music genres.