Peer Mentor Program

The Kilachand Peer Mentors help first-year Kilachand students navigate their college experience, areas of academic interest and the Kilachand curriculum. All first-year Kilachand students are assigned a student mentor, ideally in their major or area of academic interest. The mentors are a valuable resource as Kilachand first-year students begin their academic careers at Boston University. This is a unique opportunity for students to share their experiences, and campus resources with their mentees. These relationships will serve as a foundation for the Kilachand community.

I have enjoyed being able to provide concrete advice about the Kilachand Honors College to incoming students. I feel there were many things I wish I knew when I was at the beginning of my studies at BU particularly about honors opportunities and I am happy to impart useful information with peers. I think honors students have a deep bond as we all share a passion for making the world a better place with our learning and actions. I love feeling part of this higher purpose we share. – Alexia Nastasia (Pardee’26)

The peer mentor program is a great resource for incoming students to ease their way into college by getting answers and advice from a student who has been in their shoes before. I would advise students to take full advantage of the program by asking their mentors any and all questions they have, as mentors are happy to pass on the lessons they have learned so far in college :) – Leo Schroeder (ENG’27)