First-Generation Peer Mentors

First-Generation Peer Mentors (FGPMs) are student leaders within the SCBC who serve as a support resource and provide guidance for first-generation college students at Bates. You might encounter First-Generation Peer Mentors in the SCBC, presenting and participating in workshops and events around campus for the Kessler Scholars and Bobcat First programs, or participating in club sports and activities!

See our Peer Mentor Hours schedule, along with all of our Bobcat First events, by logging into your Bates Google Calendar account and following the link here.

Carly (She/Her)

Class of 2027
Major(s): Anthropology & Gender and Sexuality Studies
Minor(s):

Mondays & Thursdays: 1 pm- 2 pm

  • Community Engaged Learning
  • Community Partnerships
  • Learn how to navigate the Harward Center and all its opportunities

Val (She/Her)

Class of 2029
Major(s): Neuro & History
Minor(s):Chem

Mondays & Wednesdays: 9 pm- 10 pm

Learning Strategies

Joy (She/Her)

Class of 2027
Major(s): Econ & Digital Computational Studies
Minor(s): Asian Studies and Math

Mondays & Wednesdays: 3 pm- 4 pm

  • Study Abroad Experience
  • Professional Development Prep

Jordan (She/Her)

Class of 2029
Major(s): Politics & Psychology
Minor(s):Dance

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 11 am – 12 pm

  • Time Management
  • Help with Navigating Classes
  • Study Tips

Eduardo (He/Him)

Class of 2027
Major(s): Biology
Minor(s): Japanese

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 2 pm-3 pm

  • STEM Tips &Tricks
  • Study Abroad Experience

Ayman(She/Her)

Class of 2027
Major(s): Biochemistry
Minor(s):Theater

Fridays: 3 pm-5 pm

  • Roadmap your Bates Career: Decoding Bates Honors, Fellowships, Distinguished Titles, Awards, and everything Bates has to offer YOU!
  • Ways to Relax and De-stress

Sherlin(She/Her)

Class of 2027
Major(s): Biology
Minor(s): Educational Studies, Chemistry, & Asian Studies

Tuesdays: 9:30 am- 10 am

Thursdays: 9 am- 10 am

  • Career Exploration
  • Resume and Cover Letter review

Ahmed(He/Him)

Class of 2027
Major(s): Politics
Minor(s): Computer Science

Wednesdays: 3 pm- 4 pm

Thursdays: 4 pm- 5 pm

  • Scholarships
  • Checking-in