Education Abroad

Information for Current Peer Mentors

This page provides information and resources for current peer mentors.

Resources

  • Education Abroad Peer Mentor Handbook (updated October 2018)
    • This important document is designed to help you:
      • Understand the mentor program, the EAO, and our education abroad options
      • Understand our expectations for you and your responsibilities
      • Communicate information about education abroad effectively

Activity Ideas

Below are some suggestions for potential activities. You are encouraged to get creative and come up with your own activity, as well as work with other mentors to complete activities. Contact us if you have a new idea! Remember, at least one activity per term should be a reflection activity.

Outreach and reflection
Outreach Reflection
Focus on marketing, recruiting, connecting with students, being visible around PCC Focus on your personal experiences, personal development, sharing experience with students
  • Preview Day activities
  • International Education Week: November 13-17
    • Presentations in classes, student groups, clubs, etc.
    • Study abroad fairs
    • Tabling
    • Create a flyer to hang around campus
    • Create social media posts for EAO accounts
    • Update the EAO board in Terrell Hall
  • Write a blog post for the EAO website
  • Create a video for the EAO website
  • Create a photo essay for the EAO website
  • Write a letter to the editor or opinion piece about education abroad to a news organization of your choice
  • Assist with pre-departure orientation activities
  • Assist with re-entry programming activities