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Peer Mentorship

Mentors are knowledgeable and experienced students who receive training to provide peer support and help mentees make social connections.

Mentees are students who want some extra support adapting to life as a college student and help with making social connections.

As participants in the program, Mentors have the opportunity to:

  • Access training and professional development opportunities
  • Participation recognition on your Experience Record
  • Enhance one’s confidence, self-esteem and leadership skills
  • Share one’s knowledge and experiences with others
  • Enjoy the feeling of being productive and connected
  • Meet a group of diverse people
  • Build positive connections that can last a lifetime

As participants in the program, Mentees have the opportunity to:

  • Learn more about the College and the community
  • Connect with other students and enhance your college experience
  • Interact with others at your comfort level or work to increase your comfort level if and when you are ready
  • Build self-esteem, confidence and social skills
  • Enhance self-motivation, self-discipline and goal setting
  • Meet a group of diverse people
  • Build positive connections that can last a lifetime

You can choose your preferred level of interaction:

One-on-one meet ups:

Short Term support for new students or those new to Cranbrook

Regional Campus Support

Monthly Social Activities (Cranbrook Campus):

To talk to someone about how to get involved, click on the red box for more information and fill out the form to get started.

Participation is open to all students throughout the academic year.  

One-to-one matching will be subject to availability.