Multicultural Enrichment Program
A Peer Mentoring Program
New students, if you want to get involved, stop by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, in room 346 Benson.
Introduction
The Multicultural Enrichment Program (MEP) is a peer mentoring program that serves as a resource to ethnic minority students by assisting their academic and social integration into the Wake Forest University community. MEP helps students by providing a continuing orientation to the University and community life, as well as inspiring students through a variety of support mechanisms. MEP provides incoming students with an upper-class peer mentor who not only has a genuine concern for the new student, but is also trained to assist him or her in their transition to Wake Forest. New students will have this guide to help them learn the ins and outs of Wake Forest, as well as get them actively involved in new and exciting opportunities around campus.
Resources
How Does This Relationship Work?
Your mentor will be assigned prior to your arrival on campus, and will contact you during your first few days on campus, typically either by meeting you at your residence hall as you move in or emailing you. Both you and your mentor will receive resource guides during New Student Orientation which fully describe our expectations for your participation. Generally, your mentor will meet with you, call or e-mail you at least once a month. You may talk about your concerns and successes, receive suggestions, guidance, and advice, or just get together for a good time. Based on your class schedules, you and your mentor plan your meetings.
Benefits
Participating in the program offers the following benefits:
- Someone who has been where you are!
- Someone to help you navigate the academic culture
- Someone to help you clarify personal and professional goals
- Someone to help you develop networks as you pursue career interests
- A sense of comfort in knowing that there is someone in the campus community who cares specifically about you!
Get Involved
Contact us to get involved!