The peer mentor program connects committed student mentors with incoming international students to improve their academic achievement and social competence, and to facilitate smooth adjustment into their new environment.

By sharing experiences and insights, peer mentors can ease the transition process for new international students by making deeper connections that enhance the quality of the student experience.

Program Handbook

Goals and Objectives

• To help new students adjust and transition into Salve Regina life smoothly and easily.
• To help new students identify campus resources in order to be academically successful.
• To help new students navigate the nuances of American culture.
• To help new students actively engage in and out of class and facilitate their involvement in extracurricular clubs and student life activities.
• To offer guidance and serve as a member of a collaborative support system for new students.
• To facilitate foundations for long-term friendship.

Organization

Small groups of new international students are paired with a peer mentor, who organizes weekly social activities for the mentee group, answers questions and helps the mentees have a positive experience at Salve Regina. Mentors are encouraged to work with other mentors in teams where they can meet and share ideas about mentoring. Mentors are encouraged to interact and have fun with all fellow mentors and international students.