Why I Want To Be An Opa

First off, I love being an OPA. Being able to interact and influence potential students' college decision. One reason I love the OPA program is that I wish I had all of the opportunities the OPA give you as a potential student and an incoming student. My OPA was not the best to say the least, and I was determined to do a better job than he did. In terms of Peer Mentoring, I enjoy helping my mentees out with whatever they need whether its Olin related or not. This also goes for Spotlight weekend, I appreciate the close connections I can make and the fact that I have a direct impact on getting potential students to attend WashU and Olin.

My OPA when I was a freshman was part of the reason I applied to the OPA program. My OPA was uninvolved in the program and did not care about me or my experiences at WashU and didn't bother to answer any questions. I knew that I wanted to be a better OPA to my mentees than my OPA was to me. Over this past summer, when I received my mentees, I reached out to them immediately and they never answered me... When August came around, I didn't let that hold me back! I loved getting to know my OPA mentees and letting them know that I am there for them for any questions they have or need advice about what classes to take. They have reached out to me for advice on classes or how to study for MGT100. I love …show more content…
I was determined to be a better OPA than he was and I think I was successful. Peer Mentoring is my favorite part of the OPA program. Like I stated earlier, I am extremely organized which is necessary for the Peer Mentor Director. It is important to be on top of the work for Peer Mentor Director because this position is based on the OPA's interactions with their mentees and it is important that they are fostering that relationship. I am also not afraid to call people out if they are not doing their part in terms of Peer