should i join a high school mentoring program??

Question

i'm thinking about joining a mentoring program at school, but im not sure. my friend is doing it, but does anyone know what people do in a mentoring rogram?? i kno its where you help younger people, but what do we do?? do we just talk, or what??
Also, what are some strengths that are needed to be a mentor??
And if u had to oin a mentoring program, why would u want to?
Also, what are some of ur interests and hobbies?

Answer 1

A mentoring program may be aimed at helping another student with their studies, i.e. tutoring. It may also be aimed at helping to help in personal/social areas, e.g. big brothers/sisters.

Answer these questions. If you answer 'no' to any of them, this isn't for you.

1. Do you like to help people?

2. Are you socially well adjusted? E.g. do you get along with the geeks, nerds, jocks and 'A' list @ your school?

3. Do you excell in several branches of academic studies?

4. Do you follow through on you commitments?

5. Do you have the time to commit to the program?

6. Have you talked to your academic advisor about the program? What did (s)he say?

If you answered 'Yes' to all of the above, then go for it.

Answer 2

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