The SES Mentoring Program aims to provide mentorship to first-year students entering the School of Environmental Sciences by pairing first-year students with an upper-year (3rd or 4th year) mentor, who will act as a resource to answer questions, connect their mentees with University resources and services, and offer social support in order to ease students' transition into university. Mentors and mentees will meet twice a month for 30 minutes through the virtual platform of their choice.
Why Become a Peer Mentor?
- Improve communication and personal skills
- Develop leadership and management qualities
- Reinforce your own study skills and knowledge of your subject(s)
- Increase your confidence and motivation
- Engage in a volunteering opportunity, valued by employers
- Enhance your CV
- Receive valuable training in effective communication
- Gain recognition for your skills and experience
- Benefit from a sense of fulfilment and personal growth
- Reference letter from SES Director
Why Have a Peer Mentor?
- Get your questions answered quickly by a current student
- Learn from a current student who successfully navigated the transition to university
- Receive tips on getting involved, campus resources, studying, time management, and more
- Meet more students within the School of Environmental Sciences
- Increase your social and academic confidence
- Develop your communication, study, and personal skills
- Develop strategies for dealing with both personal and academic issues
If you are interested in becoming a Mentor, please fill out this Mentor survey [1]
If you are interested in becoming a Mentee, please fill out the Mentee survey [2]
Deadline: Friday, September 30, 2022
For any questions regarding the program, please email: sesmentorship@uoguelph.ca [3]