What is a Peer Mentor?
•Engages students by providing them with a sense of community
•Help new students adapt to college life
•Transfers knowledge of available college resources
•Develops transferable skills in our mentors and mentees that will significantly impact their success at college and in the workplace
•Develops problem solving, time management, critical thinking and communication ski
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•Provides leadership opportunities
•One-semester commitment
What are the Benefits for Mentees?
1.Accelerated adaptation to the college
2.Increased success at college
3.Connection to resources and services
4.Answers to questions about the program and college life
5.Network and meet new people
6.Awareness of opportunities for engagement in the college e.g. to become a mentor, club membership and other volunteer or paid positions
7.Navigate through college with foresight rather than hindsight
