Current Aggies share experiences with freshmen through our Peer Education program.

Transitioning from high school to a college campus can be intimidating for first year students. Many often ask themselves: “What campus activities should I be involved in?” “How am I going to manage my course load?” “Whom can I turn to for help?”

Although university representatives can answer these questions and more, getting the student perspective is often what a new Aggie needs to feel at ease.

Peer Educators, juniors and seniors who have transitioned into the university, can regularly be seen co-instructing the UNIV 150 Freshman Year Experience class. They share their experiences as a student and advise first years how to be a successful and effective learner at NMSU.

Peer Educators conduct two lessons per semester by themselves, and are in class with students two to three times a week.

“What we’ve learned is that students relate more with peers in subjects such as college life,” says Tony Marin, director of the Student Success Center—Hardman. “Peer educators work with instructors to ensure that students learn theoretical and practical skills.”

While the goal is to help our incoming Aggies, Peer Educators also benefit in many ways. They learn about student development theory, classroom management, social issues and personal effectiveness. They gain leadership skills and learn how to make effective presentations.

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