First of all, yes Reflection is a real album and you should buy it on iTunes. Secondly, I couldn't come up with a more clever post title. I digress.
In the beginning of this class, I had no idea what to expect. This is my first time going through a real job process, and it was a little intimidating at first. Before this class, or even this job, I had no idea how SSS worked since I am not a member myself and don't really recall hearing about it my freshman year- the main reason I applied was because I knew I wanted to help students like me: first year, first gen, confused students. After going through this class (which, honestly it went by so quickly!), I now understand more about my role and responsibilities as a peer mentor, as well as the program in general. At the start, I was concerned about the fine line of acting as a parent or counselor to the students, but now I know where the line is and to make boundaries right from the start. I am definitely more confident in my abilities to be a peer mentor after having learned all we have in these last 8 weeks.
For fall training, I would just like to know more specifics about how it is all going to work. Like I said, this is my first real job, and considering it isn't like most, I am unsure about when everything is going to happen. As far as topics go, I feel comfortable in building raport and mostly comfortable being a resource to the students. Something I would like to go more in depth about is the structure of the one-on-one meetings, because I know we went through a couple of mock ones, but would like more of a sense of how they go.
Although I was not a fan of how late the class was held, I learned a lot in the past 8 weeks that will no doubt be carried with me to the real thing. I am nervous about being a good enough role model and peer mentor, but know that once the times comes I can only do the best I can and offer all I can to help the students have a successful future at NAU and in life.
Hey Sierra
ReplyDeleteso just to answer your question about the type of structure to follow varies with the type of meeting you will be having with your student:
For the first one on one it is basically introductions so getting to know your mentees and seeing some things they enjoy doing or their reason for choosing NAU as a college to attend. Other things to cover is just why they joined sss and some things they expect, want to gain, and grow from this program. We also go through the pass form and covering how many credits they are enrolled in, their major and their specific classes they are in.
A majority of your meetings will be to cover academics, personal life, social life, engagement on campus and their well-being. Your meetings do not always have to be structured they can be as care free as well so instead of sitting down at a table in the leads center you can also go out to starbucks, talk a walk, get some food, and socialize with them to build that relationship (but it is totally optional) I hope this helps a bit of what you will be expecting for your one on ones.
Hey Sierra
ReplyDeleteso just to answer your question about the type of structure to follow varies with the type of meeting you will be having with your student:
For the first one on one it is basically introductions so getting to know your mentees and seeing some things they enjoy doing or their reason for choosing NAU as a college to attend. Other things to cover is just why they joined sss and some things they expect, want to gain, and grow from this program. We also go through the pass form and covering how many credits they are enrolled in, their major and their specific classes they are in.
A majority of your meetings will be to cover academics, personal life, social life, engagement on campus and their well-being. Your meetings do not always have to be structured they can be as care free as well so instead of sitting down at a table in the leads center you can also go out to starbucks, talk a walk, get some food, and socialize with them to build that relationship (but it is totally optional) I hope this helps a bit of what you will be expecting for your one on ones.