Growing at NC State

Post by Monique Cleveland

While here at NC State I can sincerely say that I have become a stronger more self-determined individual, because of my experiences I have gained confidence and comfort in my own skin, and found myself able & capable of achieving my greatest dreams. While being involved in a broad spectrum of organizations on campus has helped in my personal growth, I have learned that trying new things and putting yourself “out there,” is the best way to get your foot in the door. As a active member in the Multicultural Student Affairs Peer Mentor program, I have learned that giving back is essential in order to allowing all students to achieve their true potential in a academic, or social setting. Sponsored by the Multicultural Student Affairs Office (Yes! it’s a mouthful), each incoming student who attends a multicultural symposium at NC state will have the opportunity to participate in the peer mentor program, where they will be paired with an elder student of the same major. In this program students are provided with a helpful resource while trying to adapt in a college setting; if nothing further the student has one new friend, just to share experiences with in a new environment. In doing so, incoming students are able to gain more insight into both social and scholastic fields. Whether it is receiving a call to see how your day went, or working together at the NC state Fair Food Drive; students working together gain knowledge from  older students past experiences. The most important theme in the mentor program is to rely the need for proper study habits, or how to handle a heavy workload. Overall I can say from experience that it is nice to be able to make someone’s day just a little bit brighter, I regret not having the same experience as a freshman by participating in the peer mentor program.

“Never before has man had such a great capacity to control his own environment, to end hunger, poverty and disease, to banish illiteracy and human misery. We have the power to make the best generation of mankind in the history of the world.”- President John F. Kennedy

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