Class of 2012
Steve Cameron
Contact
E-mail: scameron2@washcoll.edu
Campus Involvement
- Majors: Business Management, Economics
- Peer Mentor
- Baseball
- Distribution Manager: The Elm
On Being a Peer Mentor
Being a peer mentor was definitely an experience I won't forget. Last year, as a freshman, I had so many questions and worries coming into college that my mentor, Rachel Glasser, did an awesome job of answering upon my arrival. She was always open and available to answer any questions that I had. As a result, I had a very successful transition into the college life. I wanted to provide other incoming freshman with the same experience that I had my first year.
The small size of Washington allows for a very different orientation experience. Students can get to know one another very quickly; acquaintances aren't limited to the people on your floor or in your residence hall. Instead, after only a few days even students who didn't know anyone at the school have an opportunity to form a close group of friends.
My favorite part of being a peer mentor was just getting to know my mentees. I had a very diverse group, and as much as I like to think I helped them grow and adapt to a college lifestyle, my group definitely taught me as much as I taught them. I was opened to individuals who ordinarily I wouldn't have had the pleasure of meeting and getting to know. I think that you have to look at the experience of being a peer mentor, not as an opportunity to lead new students, but to be a part of the incoming class for a few days. I tried only to lead by example; not through mandates or directions.
2009 Peer Mentor Video
Q & A
Hometown and high school? Laurel, MD; Reservoir High School.
Favorite class? My favorite class was intro to macroeconomics. It really made a lot of sense, and helped me understand a little better how large entities operate under different economic conditions.
Recommended professor? Professor Daniels. She is so helpful and is devoted to her students.
Most memorable experience as a first-year student? Birthday Ball was a lot of fun! Seeing everyone look nice for a night was a nice change of pace. I can't wait until next year!
If you could be a condiment, which one would you be and why? I would definitely be ketchup. Ketchup goes great with almost everything!
If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? My superpower would be super intelligence. Classes would be so easy then.