The Peer Mentor program is an exciting program whose purpose is to create a community for undeclared students. It’s an opportunity for current undeclared students to meet with former undeclared students with the goal of sharing their major declaration story. This includes what worked for them, what didn’t work, challenges, and successes. The idea is that there is hope that every University Studies student will declare a major that’s a good fit for them. Furthermore, by hearing someone else’s story, each student will feel empowered and motivated to actively participate in their own journey.
Peer Mentors participate in an intense training where they learn communication skills, policies, resource referral, and understand the resources available to undeclared students. They are a guide, a non-judgmental listener, a supporter, an encourager, and a resource.
To learn more, contact your advisor, or Tracy Malz at tlk@temple.edu.
Meet the Peer Mentors
Tracy Malz, Program Director
Tracy Malz is the Peer Mentor Program Director. Tracy has supervised the Peer Mentors since the program was developed and is excited to get you connected to a Peer Mentor that can support you in your journey. Please contact Tracy and she will refer you to a Peer Mentor!
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Ashley Goldschmidt, Peer Mentor
Ashley entered Temple as an undecided University Studies student, and is now pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Public Health. She mentors University Studies students with last names A-F.
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Kayla Savage, Peer Mentor
Kayla began her Temple career in University Studies, and is now majoring in Human Resource Management in the Fox School. She mentors University Studies students with last names G-N.
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Julia Zalokar, Peer Mentor
Julia started out in University Studies at Temple, and is now pursuing a major in Communication Studies. She mentors University Studies students with last names O-Z.
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