These past several weeks have been extremely hectic. It is really hard to attend this class for two different mentoring groups. However, I wouldn't have it any other way. I know hoe rewarding this job is and how much we can help students in sticking to the goal of obtaining a college degree, and hopefully obtaining that college degree here at NAU.
I would say I am more comfortable going into peer mentoring. I am definitely at a better place than this time last year. I remember getting to know my students names for the first time and unnerving it was to meet them. Then having to adjust to another school year and helping these students and get acquainted with all your coworkers, it was scary. That's how I felt at this time last year. Now, going into year two of mentoring, I am excited! I am ready for all those things I once found scary and unnerving. I now know how I can improve my meetings and better the whole process.
On the topic for our fall training, I want to see some team building. That is what I think I want to see the most. I cannot think of any topics that I want to know more about or that we didn't cover. I cannot even think of what I would consider myself an expert in. I am probably not thinking too much about. I just want our training to be useful and informative. That is what I look for in a training, and if we can make it entertaining that would be good too.
Hey Bailey!
ReplyDeleteYes, I would also like to see more team building. We covered a vast array of topics I can't think of one we didn't cover too.
Hey Bailey,
ReplyDeleteThe fall training that we do attend is very fun, interactive and there is a lot of team building as well. The fall training is basically a time where we not only understand that we will be encountering with students that may be different from us but it is also knowing how to go through those situations. It also helps us to identify the struggles that may occur in the student. Not only is the training for understanding our students but it is also understanding ourselves and our needs as a mentor. It is also connecting with others and building a relationship with the people you are working with. It is a fun experience and there will be lots to learn.