Program Benefits: Peer Mentor Program: University College

Program Benefits

Will I Benefit From The Program?

When a mentee commits to his/her academic success and selects the Peer Mentor Program, everyone benefits. The mentees, mentors, and Ferris State University will receive numerous benefits.

Benefits to Mentors

To share one's knowledge and experiences
To enhance self-esteem
To share educational, leadership, career and learning goals
To gain recognition for service to the individual and the University
To enjoy the feeling of being useful and supportive
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Benefits to Mentees

To learn more about the University and the community
To build self-esteem
To enhance self-motivation, self-discipline and goal setting
To be more successful in one's academic career
To be motivated by academic success

Benefits to Ferris State

Increase student retention
Increase cultural diversity awareness
Improve instructor/student rapport
Improve campus climate