Peer mentoring programs are increasingly popular in higher education as a way to help students succeed. These programs match more experienced students with newer students to provide support, advice, and guidance.

There are many benefits to peer mentoring. For mentees, it can help them adjust to college life, improve their academic performance, and develop their social skills. For mentors, it can help them develop leadership skills, learn how to give and receive feedback, and build relationships with other students.

A study by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition found that peer mentoring programs can increase student retention rates by up to 15%. The study also found that mentees who participate in peer mentoring programs are more likely to have higher GPAs and be more satisfied with their college experience.

Here are some ways that peer mentoring programs can help students succeed:

• Provide academic support: Mentors can help mentees with their coursework, study skills, and time management.
• Offer social support: Mentors can help mentees make friends, adjust to college life, and deal with challenges.
• Encourage career development: Mentors can help mentees explore career options, develop their resumes, and prepare for job interviews.

If you are interested in participating in a peer mentoring program, there are a few things you can do:

• Talk to your academic advisor or student affairs office. They can help you find a program that is a good fit for you.
• Look for programs that match you with a mentor based on your interests, major, or year in school. This will help you get the most out of the experience.