Prompt 2: Peer Mentor Roles/ Values

I believe out of the 5 different peer mentor roles, the role of peer leader fits my leadership style the best.  I feel as though I am not afraid to take charge and do what is best not only for me but to help my mentees with any issues they may have.  Being a leader doesn't mean telling someone what to do, it can be as simple as being the one to start a conversation.  I feel my leadership style really blends well with that role.  Some risks that may be associated with being a peer leader is if my mentee feels as though they are a strong leader as well.  If not handled correctly, this could lead to us bumping heads and not being able to agree on solutions.  Some other risks to peer mentoring would be if your mentee looks at you too much like a peer and less like a mentor.  We want to have a strong relationship with our mentees, however we want it to be professional and we want them to listen and respect what we are saying.  I think the three most important values are respect, openness, and professionalism.  I believe respect is needed by both sides in order for mentoring to be a success and truly help the students.  Being open and comfortable to speak is also very important.  Without being open, not much will be construction conversation.  Lastly, professionalism is important because in order to have success in the program, we much stay focused on the job at hand, and that means being professional, and doing what needs to be done.