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What is Peer Mentoring? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peer mentors are there for support during your transition to life at 51ÁÔÆæ. They\u2019ve gone through special training with the goal of helping you \u2014 whether it\u2019s assistance in developing academic and personal skills, figuring out how to access useful campus resources or just being there to listen while you work through a problem. As a first-year student, you\u2019ve already been assigned a peer mentor, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out and schedule an appointment through Navigate360.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“My Mentor is…”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • someone that I could go to for help or to gain clarity on things<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • very comfortable to talk with <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • a peer who knows campus well <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • someone I can go to with any questions or to just figure college life out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Students learned from their Peer Mentor that:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Getting a tutor is ok!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • There\u2019s a lot of campus resources I\u2019m not aware of.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • How to apply for scholarships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • How to cope when things stress you out and how have a good time management plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Prioritizing a good school – life balance is important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ways to improve my campus life, like transportation services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Learn More About Peer Mentoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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