Barrett Peer Mentor Essay

I am interested in being a Barrett Peer Mentor because my own Peer Mentors this year have been so helpful in the transition from high school to college. I believe that it is extremely important to have a strong support system going into college and that the Peer Mentors play an integral part in this support system. Being a Peer Mentor would be an amazing way to make a contribution to this support system and help ensure the success of my residents in the upcoming school year. For me, to be a student leader in Barrett means helping to create a supportive and accepting community by being accepting and supportive to everyone and encouraging other to do so as well, being helpful and kind to everyone when given the opportunity, and to show pride for Barrett and ASU in actions and words.

My goals as a Peer Mentor would include creating a community within my residence hall by making sure to keep in contact with everyone with the aim of true and genuine friendship. This will help establish …show more content…
Sometimes going out and finding these resources, such as a review session for a class or information about housing for next year, can be difficult. Peer mentors are able to bring in these resources right to where you live which makes seeking them out less intimidating because most of the people at the events for these resources are in the same situation as you. I think another way that Barrett Peer Mentors develop community is through events that are more focused on fun than resources. When my peer mentors had a Chipotle and game night when we got back from winter break, it gave me an opportunity to catch up with them and friends from the Barrett Business Community that I did not have a chance to talk to over break as well as meet some new people who I did not have the chance to meet of talk to a lot last