Grad Ed and Life Peer Mentorship
Participate in Grad Ed and Life's Graduate Peer Mentorship program! We match new graduate students with those who are further along in their studies. The program runs in the fall and spring semesters.
Interested in participating as a mentor or mentee?
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Thursday, August 22 | 3-4 p.m.
Monday, August 26 | 12-1 p.m.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Mentors and mentees talk about their graduate school experiences and ways to persist at the graduate level. They also can participate in workshops and other activities on the value of mentorship. Topics may include:
Tips for succeeding and persisting in graduate school Â
Campus resources and connectionsÂ
Perspectives on academic progress and expectations in graduate school including comprehensive exams, PhD candidacy, dissertation/thesis writing research, academic integrity, and others.Â
WHY IS PEER MENTORING IMPORTANT?
- Promotes academic success and helps graduate students persist in graduate school.Â
- Provides an opportunity for mentees to build their mentoring and leadership skills to use in their future careers.
- Expands professional networks for mentors and mentees.Â
- Adds an important layer of support for graduate students. Â
Peer mentoring is intended to be a resource for graduate students that supplements the graduate school experience. It does not replace faculty mentoring relationships. Peer mentors are not academic advisers or mental health counselors.Â