Tyler-Alexis MacDonald serves as Peer Mentor at Youngstown State University

2015 Aug 28

Tyler-Alexis MacDonald of Sharpsville, Pa., a Junior at Youngstown State University, is serving as a Peer Mentor in YSU's Center for Student Progress. Tyler-Alexis is majoring in Linguistics.

Peer Mentors, chosen through a rigorous selection process, are YSU students who assist first-year students by providing academic support, campus connections, and timely university information during weekly meetings. Students are connected to their Peer Mentor before the semester begins at their orientation program or during Class Find Day, a program that assists new students in navigating campus. Peer Mentors receive approximately 80 hours of training in preparation for the demands of the position.