About
The Amig@s program was a peer-mentoring program designed to help incoming students, with a specific focus on first generation college students, transition from high school to college. In addition, Amig@s provided upperclassmen an opportunity to gain mentorship and leadership experience. The program focused on academic improvement by helping participants build a strong professional support system at A&M.
The four Core Pillars of Amig@s were:
Academics
Identity
Culture
Legacy
Benefits of the Program
By being a mentor or a mentee of the program would gain experience that was consistently sought after! They gained a long lasting friendship with deep roots for both the mentor and mentee!
Mentor Benefits
- Gained Leadership Experience
- Developed Interpersonal Relationship Skills
- Developed Time-Management Skills
- Opportunity to make a positive impact
- Other professional development opportunities
- Learn from a colega (TAMU faculty/staff member)
Mentee Benefits
- 1 on 1 meetings with upperclassmen
- Developed a support system
- Learn from a colega (TAMU faculty/staff member)
- Developed transferable skills like time-management, communication, etc.
- Other professional development opportunities
- Self Help Skills
- Networking Skills
- Communication Skills
- Facing Fears
- Self Motivation & Purpose
- Getting the most out of your college experience