This new student-led initiative seeks to build a closer, more inclusive and supportive, Honors community by bridging the social gap between upper-and lower-year students. Mentors provide one-on-one time, social activities, and academic support for Freshmen in order to create mutually beneficial relationships that collectively strengthen the bonds of the larger community as a whole. The program is off to an amazing start: 50+ Freshmen and 50+ Upperclassmen have already signed up.

 

Freshmen

Looking for advice from a peer who does not live in your residence room? Someone a little more experienced, who can tell you how the year will look in hindsight? Someone who knows their way around campus, and who likes to jog or play basketball? Someone who is on the same career path?

Get the process started by contacting luchonorsmentors@gmail.com

 

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors

Any Honors student who has passed HONR 101 and 102 can be a mentor.

Honors Mentors are Responsible for:

• Spending time and sharing knowhow with a mentee during the Fall semester
• Directing Freshmen to program and campus resources
• Mentors are encouraged to hold social events with other mentors or organizations to promote community-building
• Supporting pre-med and pre-law students
• Responding to questions from prospective students seeking information on the program experience

Get the process started by contacting luchonorsmentors@gmail.com 

 

"This position could truly encompass the roles of a mentor, a peer, and a friend, for incoming students who may find themselves struggling within the program, in any sort of way. Especially for identities such as students of color, first generation students, and LGBTQ students, who often feel isolated by a lack of representation in both curriculum, student body, and faculty of Honors, having a dedicated Honors mentor who relates to them could soothe their transition into the program and affirm that they belong here while also providing them whatever resources they may need." (Emily Cerkvenik, Senior)