My Experience As A Peer Mentor

1. Describe the experiences here at Stonehill which have motivated and prepared you to be an effective Peer Mentor. Last June I was extremely nervous for my journey ahead at Stonehill College. When touring the school, I was very comfortable on campus and felt the school would be perfect for what I wanted in a college, but I was still very anxious of the unknown. At orientation I was placed with a random group of people and slowly got to know each and every one of my fellow peers. The entire experience was so informational and comforting to know that everyone in my orientation group felt the same way I did. The Peer Mentors made each and every member of the group feel accepted and comfortable. I was inspired by the Peer Mentors and how passionate
They should have good leadership skills but also should not be overwhelming towards the new students. A great Peer Mentor should be a good leader but can also let others take charge whenever necessary. They should also be considerate towards their co-leaders and accept suggestions from other Peer Mentors without feeling criticized. I have a past history of taking on many leadership roles such as the President of an honor society as well as a co-counselor to many children at a camp. These positions have allowed me to explore the perfect combination between leader and team player. I am very aware of the roles I take on and I understand what is expected of me in each job. Being a Peer Mentor would give me a chance to be a leader but also work with others on how to better the experience of all of the incoming Freshman. Whenever I work I know what my responsibilities are and I take on the role expected of me to the best of my abilities. If I am needed as a teacher, I can be a leader and make sure the new students are on task. While if I am needed as a friend I can be there for all of the incoming freshman. Since I am an education major I feel this opportunity is especially helpful to further my experience as a