All you need is the desire to make life a little easier for a new student, and the commitment to establishing and sustaining a mentoring relationship. All women students, of all majors, are eligible to become mentors. Architecture majors, however, may elect to participate in a special mentoring program established by The School of Architecture.
Mentors are role models.
As a mentor, you will assist your mentee in making the transition from high school to college. This is often a confusing and lonely time for students. During the first few weeks of college, some students feel a bit isolated and disconnected. Mentors help by reaching out to new students, creating a warm and friendly environment, and a sense of community among women at Rensselaer. Mentoring involves very little, but that little bit of support goes a long way.