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Explore the role of a peer leader in a learning community at UC, focusing on leadership development, study sessions, community service, and more for increased student success. Gain skills in diversity respect, constructive criticism, mentoring, and motivation for personal growth and future success.
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Peer leader for FYE & Learning Communities Lauren Blake December 14, 2012 Final Honors Presentation
What is a Learning Community? • Group of ~20 students who are in similar majors and same classes • Peer leader guides them in increasing their success as students here at UC
My Learning Community! FEP (Freshman Engineering Program)
What do I do with my LC? • Leadership Development • Study sessions • Community Service • Bring in Student Groups • Tips on personal wellness, studying, classroom habits, work/life balance, etc • Connection to advisors • Much more!
Skills Gained from this Experience • Respect for Diversity and Opinions • Openness to constructive criticism • Opportunity to be a role model and walk the talk • Reliability • Patience • Experience in being a mentor • Experience motivating others • Paying more attention to opportunities • Responding to change
Other Rewards Lasting relationships Paying it forward