Sport and Exercise Science student Evelien talks about the value of having a peer mentor to support her on this journey.
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"It has been helpful to learn about common problems and things that our mentor wishes she had known prior to starting her own placement.”
— Evelien Arts, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science with Professional Placement
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What has been the most positive/valuable aspect of having a mentor?
The opportunity to gain knowledge from someone who was recently in the same position as you. It has been helpful to learn about common problems and things that our mentor wishes she had known prior to starting her own placement.
Would you recommend the scheme? If so, why?
I would recommend using the scheme. It allows you to have a point of contact for when you have any questions.
If you had to sum up the Placement Peer Mentoring scheme in three words, what would they be?
Informative, helpful and individual.