What is a peer mentor? Peer mentors are upper-level German majors/minors who are available to meet in person and/or talk via email to undergraduates about their experience in the German department (virtual or in-person study abroad or internship abroad, Max Kade House, German Club, courses, extracurriculars).

A picture of mentors is posted on the German department's website as well as a short "ask me about" section so that mentees can get to know mentors. Mentors may work with a single student or multiple, but are expected to be available to mentees who reach out to them specifically. Involvement in this program will not be extremely time consuming, and it is a great way to give back and meet more people in the German department.

Applicants will be chosen based on their experiences and involvement in the German department, as well as involvement outside of German in other areas of U-M in order to have a wide range of people accessible to mentees. We also want to see enthusiasm for both the German department and helping others!

Don't hesitate to reach out to Kalli Federhofer (kallimz@umich.edu) or Mary Rodena-Krasan (mkrasan@umich.edu) if you have any questions.

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