Introduction 1. The Role of Peer Mentors in Universities 2. Why Become a Peer Mentor? 3. What Characteristics are Needed to be an Effective Mentor? 4. Academic Support 5. Social Support 6. Trouble-shooting 7. What Skills do Mentors Gain? 8. Reflecting on the Experience of Being a Mentor Conclusion.

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Whatever stage of the peer mentoring journey your students are at, this engagingly-written book will help them to get the most out of their peer mentoring experience. It shows students exactly what’s involved in providing academic and pastoral support to other students.

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Louise Frith is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, specialising in academic peer mentoring and academic skills development. Gina May is a Student Learning Advisor at the University of Kent, UK, with particular interests in online teaching and learning. Amanda Pocklington is an Academic Skills Advisor and Peer Programme Manager at the University of Exeter, UK.

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