Goal

Increase awareness of campus opportunities, develop networking skills, and support the mentee in beginning to articulate their leadership identity.

Mentoring skills used (from Peer Mentoring Framework)

Self-awareness, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness; people skills (active listening, authenticity and vulnerability, trust-building, inclusion, communication); navigating campus resources (advocacy, campus engagement, campus resource knowledge)

Suggestions

  • Attend a campus event together or
  • Make intentional introductions:
    • Peers (grab a meal, go to the gym, attend events together)
    • Student leaders in organizations of interest
    • Faculty or staff who could serve as mentors

Discussion questions

Let your mentee know this conversation will focus on finding community and involvement at Elon University.

Mentor reflection (prepare in advance)

  • Your current campus roles and involvement
  • Experiences in student organizations or cohort groups
  • A success and a challenge
  • A time you felt hesitant or out of place—and what helped you find your fit

Exploring opportunities

  • What types of involvement interest you right now (social, service, academic, cultural, professional)?
  • What have you already explored on campus?
  • What’s one organization, job, or opportunity you’re curious about but haven’t tried yet?
  • What might be holding you back from getting involved?

Reflecting on experience

  • Have you attended any meetings or events so far?
  • What stood out to you—positively or negatively?
  • What did you learn about yourself from that experience?

Belonging & connection

  • Where on campus do you currently feel most comfortable or like you belong?
  • Where do you still feel unsure or disconnected?
  • What would help you feel more confident entering new spaces?

 Identity & growth

  • What strengths do you currently bring to involvement in groups/orgs? How do you want to build on them?
  • When have you felt most effective working with others?
  • What challenges have you faced (or expect to face) in these roles?

Action steps

  • Identify 1–2 specific next steps (e.g., attend a meeting, reach out to a student leader, apply for a campus job).
  • Decide when and how these steps will happen.
  • Offer to follow up, check in, or attend something together.