First, it provides students with an opportunity to improve their study skills. Second, it gives students a chance to see life on a college campus, which they are not usually familiar with. Fourth, both tutors and students form relationships that give them new perspectives on the world beyond their communities. Finally, it's fun. Tutoring sessions are held twice a week, for ninety minutes.
Tutors participate one day a week.
Many of you may hesitate to join the program because you think that it will take up too much of their time. Hey, it's only an hour and a half. Once you begin tutoring, you'll wish that you had more time, both because you are having such a good time and because you want to help your student learn so much more. Sessions are loosely structured, as different students have different academic needs. However, consistency is very important.