Pt1: I got an offer to be a student facilitator for a mentoring program in my uni since they only offer it to students that got HD. It's paid btw. The program is like a tutorial but in an informal setting, free and facilitated by past students of that unit. I'll have to do one to three 50min session per week for 11-12 weeks. And I have to work for at least 2 sems. I also need to do a three day training, attend meetings and watch the lectures for that unit. I enjoyed that unit (hence the grade)
Pt2: but I have my unique way of studying so I’m worried I won’t be fit for the job. The main objective of the program is to help the students help themselves. I can be shy but I do love helping. I enjoy study groups. However, I’ll manage 30-60 students per session. I’m also worried that it may hinder my studies next year since I have to maintain a D to keep my scholarship. But at the same time I’m getting paid, gain experience, a certificate and it’ll look great on my CV :/
That’s fantastic that you’re getting offered an amazing job like that! All the positives that you mentioned make the job a very rewarding one :) Personally I think that you should go for it, so I’ll give some advice for each of the worries you’re having :)
You have your own unique way of studying - what is your way of studying? I’m genuinely curious, message/pm me again if you don’t mind sharing! In general, there’s no valid or invalid way of studying. If it works for you, what’s to say that it doesn’t work for someone else?
You’re worried it may hinder your studies next year - Considering your marks are good at the moment, you most likely won’t have too much trouble accommodating it into your schedule. Consider what other responsibilities you have before taking on a new job. Are those other tasks flexible? Could you reschedule them? Are there some other leisure tasks that you do which you could go without? Is there something you can do more efficiently?
You’re worried about managing 30-60 students per session - if it’s large numbers, ironically it’s generally easier to manage because students unfortunately are less likely to voice out concerns and opinions in larger groups. That does actually make it easier to manage than say a group of 10, where you’ll be interacting with students on a one-on-one basis and generally having more discussions. Think of lecturers; they just go there, give a speech, answer a few questions from braver students and then leave.
Hope that helps! ^__^
