Peer Mentoring
The Peer Mentoring Program, sponsored by the office of Academic Advising, is designed to assist first-year students in adjusting to the rigors of college life at USciences. Selected upperclassmen serve as mentors to first-year students throughout their first academic year in both individual and small group settings. Having a Peer Mentor will give first-year students an opportunity to discuss many of the common challenges new students face at USciences, while making a friend along the way.
Why Mentoring?
Peer Mentors provide a welcoming and supportive environment for first-year students, helping mentees understand and adapt to the academic, social and professional customs unique to USciences. Peer Mentors provide participants with support and guidance on a spectrum of academic, personal, and social issues such as:
- Major concerns/questions
- Homesickness
- Relationship Issues
- Finances
- Family concerns
- Making friends on-campus
- Getting connected on-campus
- Time Management/Study Skills
- Healthy Living
How can I be matched with a Peer Mentor?
No application required, but you must be a first year student, advised in the office of Academic Advising. Students will have the opportunity to self-select in the summer prior to the start of the first year.
What will you do with your Peer Mentor?
Spend time with your mentor individually and in small groups doing fun things on-campus to get you acquainted with your new surroundings. Or take time to explore Philadelphia, grab a cup of coffee, or go on a Student Activities sponsored trip.
Why become a Peer Mentor?
Make a difference! Becoming a mentor gives you the opportunity to gain leadership skills outside the academic realm of college life and become a role model to your peers. Skills you will gain include:
- Leaderships skills
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Crisis management
- Communication skills