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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.
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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