Mentor vs PE
Can a Mentor help you in the same way as a Peer Educator?
Yes, and more
Will your Mentor act as a private tutor for you?
No, the goal of the Mentor is not to provide academic help in each session, or even at all
What time are you supposed to meet with your Mentor?
a. Any time during their Peer Education shift
b. At a specific time during their shift
c. Right after their shifts
b. At a specific time during their shift
Is your Mentor a Peer Educator?
Yes, outside of your session they are like any other Peer Educator
Is your Mentor going to have the same major as you?
No, pairs are tried to be made in that way BUT it might not be the case for all
Can you request to meet with a different Peer Educator to be your Mentor in every mentorship session?
No, you are paired with one Peer Educator and they become your mentor for the entirety of the semester.
When can you see a Mentor?
a. Whenever the Mentor and I are free
b. At a fixed time every week
c. In any of the PE shifts
b. At a fixed time every week
Can a Mentor advise you on what courses or professors to go for?
No, your Mentors (and other Peer Educators) cannot offer any suggestions related to courses and the faculty.
How many sessions will you be signing up for in a semester as a Mentee?
8 sessions! You can miss some sessions if something comes up BUT it is mandatory to show up for the first and last one
How often can you visit a Peer Educator?
Any time in any of the 5 Peer Education shifts in a week.
Does your Mentor have a duty to respond to you outside of your session timings?
No, their commitment is only limited to the shift but they can respond if they want to. Remember, they are a student juggling everything as well
How long are your sessions going to be every week?
Who can help you to talk to your professors about your assignments/grades?
a. Peer Educators
b. Mentors
TRICK QUESTION!
Neither of them can help you. Just email your professor or go to their office hours.
No, but they can if they are comfortable with it.
Are you expected to come prepared with anything to your sessions?
No, just come with an open mind that is ready to welcome change!