Peer Mentors

A Peer Mentor will:

• Respect your privacy
• Keep a professional distance
• Help you settle into college
• Improve communication between you and SCC staff
• Support you if you feel isolated or lack confidence
• Assist with adapting to new environments and technologies
• Recognize and affirm your skills
• Guide you on career paths and opportunities
• Provide constructive feedback
• Help you manage time, plan work, set goals, and understand your tasks

A Peer Mentor is not:

• An instructor
• An academic advisor
• A social worker

A Peer Mentor will not:

• Do your work for you
• Give personal advice
• Take advantage of you
• Be overly familiar with you