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Peer Support Programme: Guiding First-Year Students at REAP

The Peer Support Programme (PSP) at REAP aims to provide first-year students with a peer buddy who can offer support, guidance, and act as a role model. Peer buddies are equipped with leadership and communication skills to encourage optimal functioning and smooth transitioning to university. They assist in making use of university services, exploring opportunities, and navigating campus resources. The program relies on senior students with good academic standing, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of available resources. Peer buddies receive training and ongoing support, and are recognized through benefits and incentives.

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Peer Support Programme: Guiding First-Year Students at REAP

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  1. Preface Students often seek a peer to help when they are experiencing challenges. They need a peer to help and guide them during their first year journey.

  2. Objectives of the Peer Support Programme (PSP) Provide REAP first year students with a peer buddy who is a friend and a role model. Provide first year students with an additional layer of support. Equip peer buddies with additional skills such as leadership and communication.

  3. PSP AIM It aims to: Encourage optimal functioning of the first year student Allow smooth transitioning to university Encourage better use of university opportunities and resources. Provide first year students with a university guide.

  4. Scope of PSP Assist first year students on the following: Encourage first year students to make use of university services. Encourage REAP community on campus. Guide & assist with transition. First point of referral always the SDA.

  5. Selection Criteria Senior students; 2nd year primarily or final year. Good Academic Standing. Good Interpersonal skills. Leadership Skills. Model REAP Values. Knowledge of available campus resources.

  6. Recruitment Process Advertised or, Hand picked by SDAs. Students submit application accompanied by a motivation.

  7. Training Peer buddies are trained by REAP staff. Collaborative training with institutional staff.

  8. Training… Peer buddies are trained under the following themes: Communication REAP Values Boundaries Diversity Leadership

  9. Monitoring and Support During scheduled face to face or telephonic contact and as needed by the student. Peer Buddies are provided with an activity guide. Peer Buddies submit reflection reports to the SDA during the first semester.

  10. Evaluation Surveys are sent out to Junior Buddies and Senior Buddies. Reflections during face to face consultations with Junior Peer Buddies. Peer Buddies submit reports as community service.

  11. Benefits or Incentives Peer buddies are provided with airtime, accommodation and travel costs when needed. Appreciation event where they are awarded certificates and a special gift from REAP Peer support is regarded as a form of giving back.

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