Phoenix Phriends Peer Mentoring Program

Intercultural Center's Mentor-Mentee Program

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The Phoenix Phriends is a peer-mentoring program designed for Swarthmore College students from all cultures and communities with the emphasis of building cultural humility and cultural appreciation. Student participants will take part in a year-long program filled with the building of academic support, social support, and the identification and utilization of on-campus resources. The program consists of 2 components: the mentees (First Year and Sophomores) and mentors (Juniors and Seniors).

Mentors will benefit from the following:

  • Increase in broader understanding of individual coaching through providing objective guidance and feedback
  • Practice communication and time management skills while increasing leadership skills

Mentees will benefit from the following:

  • Increase in a broader awareness of both on-campus and off-campus resources for academic, career, professional, and/or social success.
  • Gain a stronger sense of self-actualization through connection with my mentor.

Applications:

Mentor Application (NOW OPEN)

(REQUIREMENT: Submitting the Mentor Monthly Tracking Report by the 1st of each month, be a Junior or Senior, attend the once a month activities)

Mentee Application (NOW OPEN)

(REQUIREMENT: Be a First-Year or Sophomore and attend the once a month activities)

Program Objectives

  • Develop self-actualization for both mentors and mentees
  • Assist in students identifying on-campus and off-campus resources from peers
  • Develop leadership, communication, and coaching skills to help prepare students for their post-graduate endeavors

If you have any questions, please email Dr. Wade Manora, Jr., Assistant Dean and Director, Intercultural Center.