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What is the Mentorship Program?

The Mentorship Program is to support the well-being and success of new students to Alexander College. The Peer Mentorship program is designed to help new students achieve academic success, to encourage their personal and professional growth, and provide assistance to them during their first academic year at Alexander College.

Benefits of Being a Mentor:

Develop mentorship and leadership skills
Develop an understanding of the Alexander College Community
Develop a sense of belonging to the Alexander College Community
Have a meaningful opportunity to give back to the Alexander College Community
Understand and encourage the sharing of multiculturalism with their mentee
Understand and learn about Canadian culture and share it with their mentee
Receive a letter of recommendation

Who are mentors?

Mentors are students thriving in their academics and actively involved in Campus life and organizations such as:

Alexander College Student Association
Student Clubs and Organizations
Student Workers
And many others…

Requirements and Expectations:

Enrolled with Alexander College for two terms
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Highly motivated individual
Interested in helping new students to adapt to Canadian Culture
Respectful of fellow student’s privacy
Time management skills
Works well with others, i.e. students, faculty and staff

Time Commitment:

Variable depending on needs of mentee but a minimum of 3 hours per week.

Who are Mentees?

Mentees are new first year students whom:

Must be in their first term at Alexander Colleg
Must meet with the Student Support Officer
Works well with others

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