About the Program
Some characteristics of the program:
- Every new student entering the Wilkes Honors College is offered the opportunity to be paired with a Peer Mentor
- Mentors are volunteers invited to participate
- The WHC Peer Mentoring program builds upon the strong sense of community among faculty, ¼ø»Æʦapp, and staff at the Wilkes Honors College of ¼ø»Æʦapp
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How does the program work?
First Year and new transfer ¼ø»Æʦapp are connected with a Peer Mentor at the start of the first semester. When possible, ¼ø»Æʦapp are matched based on academic and/or extracurricular interests. Peer mentors and mentees meet in either a group or 1:1 settings at least once a month during the Fall semester and as needed thereafter throughout the Spring term.
Some quotes from our menteesÌý
"My mentor was very helpful in answering questions about ¼ø»Æʦapp's resources and programs, as well as keeping me informed about current events and opportunities around ¼ø»Æʦapp. I never had trouble contacting her for help or information, and our meetings were held on a consistent schedule."
"This program has been really helpful in my transition to the Honors College! I hope ¼ø»Æʦapp continues to do the Mentor Program for future ¼ø»Æʦapp."
"She was very friendly and helpful, I genuinely enjoyed speaking with her and I felt that I could ask her for help with many things."
"It allowed me to meet new people."
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More information: Contact Cecilia Sarmiento at csarmiento@fau.edu, Director of Student Services and Campus Life Northern Campuses
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