Three students are evaluating starting a peer mentoring scheme. Ruby (Student) I really think a peer mentoring scheme could make a huge difference, especially for first year students. I remember how overwhelming everything felt in my first semester. Having someone to ask questions about anything from classes to campus life would've made such a difference. I'd be more than happy to help mentor if it meant easing that transition for others. Liam (Student) I get the appeal, but we need to be realistic about the time commitment. A lot of students already juggle part-time jobs and intense coursework. Without clear limits and support, mentors might burn out. I'd only be on board if there's a structured plan that makes expectations manageable. Ava (Student) That's exactly why structured training is key. We shouldn't just throw volunteers into it. With proper sessions on active listening, boundaries, and referral processes, mentors would feel confident without being overwhelmed. And matching criteria should also be based on shared majors or interests so the support feels relevant. Ruby (Student) Definitely. And the regular check ins could be brief just 15 minutes every couple of weeks to see how things are going. We could use an online portal to track interactions and flag any mentee concerns early. It doesn't have to be a massive time drain. Liam (Student) Okay, that sounds more workable. I'd still want to make sure mentors have the option to step back if things get too demanding. Maybe we could build that into the training like clear escalation guidelines and a mentor coordinator for support. Ava (Student) Yes, and a feedback system would help too. Both mentors and mentees could submit short reflections or ratings, so we know if the programme is really working. If people feel it's useful, it'll build momentum. If not, we'll have data to improve it. Ruby (Student) And we could start small just target incoming first year students for now. That way we keep it manageable and focus on those who need it most. Maybe even run a welcome event to connect mentor pairs early on and kick things off with energy. Liam (Student) Alright, if we keep it focused and check in throughout the year, I'm on board. It's a good way to build community and share what we've already learned the hard way. Ava (Student) Great then let's move forward with launching a pilot mentoring programme for first years. We ll monitor its impact over one academic year, using training, feedback, and regular check ins to guide how it evolves.