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SSSC mentors work with students on an individual basis to help them define and achieve their academic, career, and social goals. SSSC mentors are active members of the Carleton science community, experienced in Carleton academics, and passionate about supporting their peers through challenging aspects of university. Mentors are available to help guide students who are at all levels of academic standing to first figure out what goals they would like to achieve, and then give them the knowledge they need to reach their goals. They maintain an excellent knowledge of the services available to support students both on and off campus and are able to connect students with the resources that best suit their needs.
Some of the ways mentors support students are as follows:
- Improve your academic performance by enhancing your goal setting, lab writing, note taking, researching, test taking, and time management skills
- Give you tips about calculating your grades and focusing your attention on assignments worth larger portions of your marks
- Talk to you about options and requirements for attending professional schools after graduation (such as masters, medical school, veterinary school, and more)
- Connect you to research opportunities on and off campus
- Show you volunteer opportunities related to Science
- Discuss ways to get involved in Science and non-Science related clubs and activities
View Meet Our Mentors to choose your mentor or stop by the SSSC to get matched up in-person!
Science Course Coaching
Most students wait too long to get help. A 30-minute coaching appointment can help you make a plan before midterms hit.
Science Course Coaching is a Faculty of Science initiative which connects students with trained Science mentors and course coaches who can help them develop effective learning strategies, navigate course challenges, and make the most of the support available to them.
Whether you're looking to get organized at the beginning of the term, prepare for midterms, improve your study habits, or simply check in with someone who has completed similar courses, Science Course Coaching is here to help.
Click here to learn more about the Science Course Coaching program.
SSSC Summer Matchup
SSSC Summer Matchup pairs incoming first-year students in the Faculty of Science with an upper-year mentor in the summer before their first year of study at Carleton. The mentors contact incoming students in the summer and stay in touch with them throughout the school year to help them transition to Carleton more easily. Mentors answer questions about what it is like to be a Science student, the major differences between high school and university, where to get assistance with choosing and registering for classes, and how to get involved in activities after arriving on campus.