We are I-Peers aims to: - Assist incoming international students, recent US immigrants, and US citizens living abroad adjust to the culture and educational system here - Act as a new group medium directing them to other on-campus resources and our description will support groups - Share experiences, be loaded online very soon. Please mentors - Contact admitted students over the summer to answer their questions, provide relevant academic and non-academic information that they should be a little patient aware of, and perhaps make them feel welcome by next weekbuilding trust and friendship prior to their arrival, thus facilitating both their preparation for, and transition into, life at Williams - Provide insight into life at Williams to prospective students, through: - Training the I-Peers on basic counseling skills regarding- dealing with culture shock, -comforting others on emotional issues, and-communicating ideas and information effectively, - Assignment of several I-Frosh to each I-Peer, you with whom the I-Peer will see a brandremain in regular informal contact throughout the year- Weekly office hours in Paresky to provide I-Frosh with advice and assistance- Regular meeting of the I-Peers to discuss their experiences with the I-Frosh, as well as other relevant issues related to the student body- Social get-togethers for I-Frosh and I-Peers to facilitate the building of meaningful relationships- Presence of I-Peers at orientation events during First Days-new Maintaining liaison with relevant administrative offices and student peer help organizationorganizations of the College. Thank you! Our members:
