The peer mentor position offers exceptional students the opportunity to be both leaders on campus and mentors to new students participating in the FIG program. Mentors share their knowledge about the many opportunities at UT and serve as guides to campus and academic resources. Mentors assist in facilitating a one-hour seminar, once a week for the fall semester and are responsible for organizing educational and social activities to help students become better acquainted with each other, faculty members, and the UT community.
We expect our mentors to be committed to helping their FIG students adjust to life at UT, and encourage connecting experiences outside of the FIG seminar. Mentors can choose to lead study groups with their FIG students, organize dinners and Austin area outings, and participate in campus events such as Longhorn Saturday and Gone to Texas to promote mentoring and UT spirit. The time spent mentoring and preparing for seminar varies but usually averages around 4-5 hours each week.
“Being involved with FIG has been one of the most satisfying and fulfilling extra-curricular experiences I have had at UT. I see so much of myself in the students I mentor and it is incredibly rewarding to help them create a fulfilling college experience.”
-Leigh Salinas, Junior, Business Honors Program & Professional Program in Accounting