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Peer Mentors

What brought you to the PATH program?
I started taking PATH to understand how I could optimize my learning. I also wanted to discover ways to improve the daily habits that would help me grow as a person.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
My favorite part of being a PATH peer mentor is being able to form a small community with other students to grow together through each quarter

Watch a video about Tooni's PATH experience

What brought you to the PATH program?

Initially, I joined Path because my advisor recommended it. I was having trouble deciding what to put on my course load, and she suggested that path might make choosing a direction easier.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 

So far, what I like most about being a PATH mentor is being able to revisit the material I used as a mentee. The skills you learn in PATH are new and need to be practiced, and I like that being a peer mentor is my opportunity to intentionally practice and solidify what we learn in the modules.  

What brought you to the PATH program?

I took PATH early on to learn strategies to help me succeed academically and personally.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 

I really enjoyed the programming and modules, some of the things I learned, I still use every day! I'm so excited to be a mentor to share those same strategies with new students and help them find their footing.

What brought you to the PATH program?

PATH was introduced to me by my academic advisor after I was struggling to balance my academics with my personal life in my first year. I was looking for guidance and a space where I could be vulnerable and share similar experiences with fellow students.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 

My favorite aspect of being a Peer Mentor is meeting students from different disciplines and bringing our unique academic backgrounds to shape collaborative discussions.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I took PATH during the spring quarter of my freshman year since I felt overwhelmed from academic stress and transitioning into college, and I did not know the best ways to manage my time effectively.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
My favorite part about being a PATH peer mentor is fostering a community of students from different backgrounds and helping them find strategies that work for themselves at Northwestern.

Watch a video about Jenny's PATH experience

What brought you to the PATH program?
Apart from it being a requirement for the Curious Life Certificate, I took PATH to find solutions to feeling "behind" compared to my classmates, friends, etc. I had felt like I was lagging behind and that everyone else was succeeding around me.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
I love making people feel that they have a place to share their experiences, make them feel happy, cared for, and see people develop into better versions of themselves.

Watch a video about Rohin's PATH experience

What brought you to the PATH program?
My interest in PATH stemmed from a goal to learn methods for accelerating my studying process.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
My favorite part of being a mentor has been supporting students as they navigate their experiences and seeing them benefit from our conversations.

Watch a video about Sam's PATH experience

What brought you to the PATH program?
I got involved in PATH because I had a tough transition to college. I knew other kids who had taken PATH, and they vouched that it helped them get over the same situation.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
I really enjoyed the sense of community I got from PATH; it felt like we were in things together. I'm excited to help my peers grow and realise that they can overcome their challenges.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I joined PATH at the start of my sophomore year to develop stronger habits, reflect on my values, and work with a supportive community to navigate the challenges of college life more effectively.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
I highly valued the honest conversations and community in PATH from the mentors and my fellow peers, and I'm excited to help new students feel equally welcomed, connected, and more confident in themselves!

What brought you to the PATH program?
I discovered PATH during my sophomore year through the Curious Life Certificate program. I was interested in learning strategies to ease some of the overwhelming feelings I experienced transitioning to college and focus on mindfully pursuing my goals.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
My favorite part about PATH was spending time with a supportive, honest community every week, where people were passionate about bettering themselves and rooting for each other's success. I am excited to continue exploring my personal development and contribute to the community that supported my growth.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I initially took PATH because my advisor mentioned it, and it sounded unlike anything I've ever done at Northwestern!

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
The thing I like most about being a PATH PM is having the privilege of understanding each student's individual, unique path!

Watch a video about Merilyn’s PATH experience

What brought you to the PATH program?
I joined PATH because I wanted to learn how to sustainably and confidently become a better student. An upperclassman I looked up to recommended it and told me that it would develop a sense of agency for my own experience at Northwestern.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
I really enjoy getting to bond with my peers and getting to have discussions that don't usually take place in a dining hall or between classes. PATH is an intentional and reflective space, and I learn new things about the people around me, myself, and the place that I'm in through being a Peer Mentor.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I took PATH because I love learning about strategies to improve myself, and I wanted to figure out how to keep myself motivated and accountable for my habits.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
I love that PATH is an opportunity to talk with peers about interesting and difficult topics, and I’m excited to help people learn what strategies they can implement to make Northwestern easier and more enjoyable.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I initially took PATH because I wanted to connect with fellow Northwestern students who weren't in my major. As a SESP student, it can be difficult to meet McCormick students, so PATH helped me to connect to the broader NU community.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
The thing I like most about being a PATH peer mentor is getting to continue to grow among my fellow peer mentors and students.

Watch a video about Hannah's PATH experience

What brought you to the PATH program?
I joined PATH after a difficult fall quarter of freshman year, both academically and socially. I wanted to find strategies to thrive in the fast-paced environment of the quarter system and build meaningful connections at Northwestern.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
PATH taught me practical ways to better manage my time and approach academics. It also gave me a space to receive advice and recommendations from upperclassmen in different aspects of college life. I am excited to be a mentor because I want to help others through their transition to Northwestern.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I was really drawn to PATH because I've heard a lot of great things about it, especially from students who were seeing success from applying the lessons learned in the program. Being a first-time college student, the adjustment to new learning styles and exam prep techniques was extremely helpful, and it made a positive impact on my first-year college experience.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
Being a PATH mentor is most rewarding when a student takes what we cover and actually applies it, then starts seeing real results in their own situation. It is always a great feeling when I can help guide a PATH student to reduce stress, improve retention in learning, and overall increase their level of confidence at a challenging school like Northwestern.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I was drawn to PATH because I know how valuable it can be to have people who make navigating Northwestern feel a little less overwhelming.

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
What I liked most about PATH was how genuine and approachable the community is. I’m excited to be a mentor because I personally experienced how beneficial PATH can be, and I’m excited to help support other students on their own journeys.

What brought you to the PATH program?
I took PATH because I was searching for a community of students that were having a similar experience transitioning to Northwestern life. PATH gave me exactly that!

What do you like most about being a PATH peer mentor? 
As a mentor, I love being able to share my experiences with mentees to make them feel even a little less alone in their experiences.

Watch a video about Jordanne's PATH experience