Peer mentoring benefits

Peer Mentoring @ Cumbria

Peer Mentoring helps the transition in to University. Peer Mentoring can benefit all involved; we have detailed some of the benefits below and have included some participant feedback. PMGroup,

Benefits to participants

Peer Mentoring helps students settle into university life and study quickly and effectively
It facilitates learning through guidance from higher year students who can appreciate issues faced by new students
It is a safe place to test learning and to say ‘I don’t get it’
It contributes to the development of communication, teamwork, collaborative and problem-solving skills
It offers the benefits of making new friends in a small group environment and across year groups
Importantly, it is informal, friendly and hopefully fun as well

Benefits to Peer Mentors

Peer Mentors told us that…

"I have never been in a situation where we have been given such autonomy and leadership responsibility."

"The Peer Mentoring scheme at the university has helped me realise that I want to pursue a career in learning support. The enjoyment I get from helping students maximise their learning potential during university has made me want to continue to help others in a working environment."

Our Peer Mentors have said they've seen an increase in their:

Leadership skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Project Management skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills
Understanding of the support resources available

Further details to follow shortly... watch this space!