The BSOS Peer Mentor program is a great way for students to gain leadership experience, build public speaking skills and gain elective credits.
Description:
The Peer Mentor Program is a component of the student services offered by the BSOS Advising Center. The primary role of Peer Mentors is to teach the BSOS Graduation Planning workshops each semester and conduct various presentations in BSOS UNIV100 sections. Through the services they provide to fellow students, Peer Mentors gain leadership, presentation, and public speaking skills. In preparation for their required tasks, all Peer Mentors are expected to attend weekly class sessions and serve for at least two semesters. Students will earn 1 academic credit after successful completion of each semester.
Qualifications:
-Primary major must be in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
-Must be a BSOS major for a minimum of 2 semesters
-Sophomore, junior, or senior standing with intentions to return for Spring 2016
-At least a 2.5 GPA within major
-Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5+ (Required Submission of Unofficial Transcript)
-Must be in good judicial/academic standing
How To Apply:
-go to http://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/engagement/bsos-peer-mentors
-Complete the application
-Print and submit to Brandon Clark at the BSOS Advising Office 2148 Tydings Hall
-Priority Deadline: May 20, 2015
-Final Deadline: June 26, 2015
For More Information:
Go to http://bsosundergrad.umd.edu/engagement/bsos-peer-mentors
Contact:
Ivy Zheng at zzheng1@umd.edu or Brandon Clark at bclark24@umd.edu
College of Behavioral & Social Sciences
University of Maryland
2148 Tydings Hall
College Park, MD 20742
301-405-1697
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