What do Peer Mentors say about their experience?

"I learned to manage my own time and helped my mentee as well. I watched my mentee improve her study skills while I improved my own. Mentoring has taught me how to think about a problem from another person's perspective."

"I started as a mentee and learned a lot from my Peer Mentor. The Coordinator encouraged me to become a mentor myself. I had the gratifying experience of helping other students, the way I had been helped. I was involved in this program for most of my undergraduate degree."

"What I enjoyed most about working with fellow students and mentors was really feeling like I was helping a fellow student. Especially just by doing something simple like easing fears or anxieties."

"I learned a great deal and found that the skills learned will help me in my future. I feel my perspectives are broadened."

"Mentoring helped strengthen my confidence and skills in communication."

"I enjoyed most the developing of a friendship and sense of joy to see my student improve. I improved my communication and interpersonal skills and developed life-long friendships. I feel happy to know I was able to help."

"Through Peer Mentoring, I was given the opportunity to gain skills associated with the teaching process and put these skills into practice to help a fellow student. As a teacher I have found that my mentoring experience has benefited me in many ways."