Science Mentorship Program
The Science Mentorship Program (SMP) facilitates peer-to-peer undergraduate mentoring opportunities by matching first- and second-year students with more experienced Science students in third year or above. Mentees shape their learning journey with support from a senior undergraduate student, and Mentors develop leadership skills while sharing their experiences and insights.
Why join the Science Mentorship Program:
The Science Mentorship Program offers both Mentors and Mentees a valuable and flexible leadership opportunity that builds peer-to-peer connections and wider community relationships. Here are some reasons to join:
- Improve interpersonal, networking & leadership skills
- Build or develop your Faculty of Science network
- Opportunity to reflect on personal growth and increase self-awareness
Mentor-Mentee partnerships are unique and reflective ways for junior and senior students to engage their skills, providing a space for Mentees to find advice on navigating their university experience and Mentors to make a difference for their fellow Science students.
Benefits of Participating in Science Mentorship Program
Benefits of being a Mentee:
- Improved relationship and networking skills
- Increased self-awareness and goal setting
- Opportunity to discover new interests or develop existing ones
- Build your Faculty of Science network
- Attend Science activities and events
Benefits of being a Mentor:
- Improve your interpersonal and leadership skills
- Develop your Faculty of Science network
- Opportunity to have a positive, lasting impact on the campus community
- Opportunity to reflect on personal growth and increase self-awareness
- Attend Science activities and events
Time commitment
Mentors and Mentees are expected meet once a month during the academic year. These one-on-one meetings can be set up in any way and at a frequency that works best for both the Mentors and the Mentees – they can be formal, informal, online, in-person, etc.
SMP participants can expect to commit approximately 10 hours over the course of the academic year. This includes:
- Orientation and training in fall
- Online mentorship resources
- Monthly (minimum) meetings between you and your mentee
- Attending social and professional development events
My mentor was understanding, committed and caring, and would do anything to help me. She gave me some ideas on how and where to find opportunities related to my field of study, and how to balance school with obligations.
Ajmer, 1st year mentee
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My mentee started off his first semester feeling a little uneasy and overwhelmed with university, but he gradually became more and more comfortable throughout the semester. I could see his confidence grow over time, and I was positively surprised with his swift transition into university. I can see him excelling in his degree, and I am very happy to see him getting involved in the campus community as well.
Sharon, 3rd year mentor