These types of services are especially beneficial to new students. Mentors can also integrate students into university culture, which helps to promote better grades and lower dropout rates. Mentors provide participating students with introductions to other college students, referrals to advisors and other academic assistance and help in problem solving and communication with professors. The mentors can help these new students locate tutorial services to improve their skills in writing, critical thinking, and computer literacy. A protege is the new freshman student.
Proteges can utilize the help offered through the program to make transition easier.