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The Defining Photo
Asiantation Mentoring Program There are over 30 peer education programs on campus offering
counseling and support, advocacy, programs for specific majors,
(AMP) The Asiantation Mentoring Program is a peer education and general academic support. Here is a sampling of some of the
program that helps incoming Asian American students adapt to programs designed to assist students who are new to Storrs.
their new college environment. Student are paired with continuing
students who will be resources to assist them through their first First Year Experience
year and beyond. Workshops are offered in topics such as academic
success, career preparation, and outreach opportunities. The First Year Experience (FYE) program was developed to help
asacc.uconn.edu first year students connect to the UConn community and its
resources. FYE helps new students face their challenges and
F.A.M.I.L.E.E. fears and provides students with support to overcome their
obstacles. Each week, students gather to interact and adjust
(Fostering Academics, Maturity, Independence, Leadership, to new expectations. A range of common first year student
Empowerment & Excellence) The F.A.M.I.L.E.E. Mentor Program issues are covered.
pairs new students with continuing students during their first or fye.uconn.edu
transfer year, involving group activities and one-on-one meetings.
This program is run through the Rainbow Center. Q Center
rainbowcenter.uconn.edu
The University of Connecticut’s Quantitative Learning
METAS Program Center (Q Center) is a resource to elevate the proficiency
of students taking quantitative intensive (Q) courses across
(Mentoring, Educating, and Training for Academic Success) the undergraduate curriculum. We provide direct assistance
The METAS Program is designed to assist first-year and to students via peer tutoring, review sessions, and the creation
transfer students with their college transition by pairing of innovative learning tools. Free drop-in peer tutoring is available
them with peer mentors who will provide guidance and support Sundays to Fridays on the first floor of the Homer Babbidge Library.
throughout their first year. Benefits to participation include qcenter.uconn.edu
learning about resources and opportunities at UConn, attending
educational, cultural, and social events sponsored by PRLACC as Student Support Services (SSS) - Peer Advising
well as other departments, and meeting other students who are
going through the same experience. The SSS Peer Advising Program includes Peer Advisors and Peer
prlacc.uconn.edu Tutors. The Peer Advisors mentor first year SSS students and
assist them in the transition from high school to college. The Peer
PA2SS Tutors provide academic support to SSS undergraduate students
in disciplines that pose particular problems in advancing their
(Peer African Americans Sustaining Success) The PA2SS Program programs of study.
is designed as a 1 credit course to assist African American first cap.uconn.edu/sss
year and transfer students with the transition to UConn. By being
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opportunities to learn of resources available to them, be
encouraged to participate in both African American Cultural
Center and campus events, and improve academic performance.
aacc.uconn.edu
