BLOOM Peer Leader Program

The BLOOM Center’s Peer Leader Program is an opt-in program for first-year students who self-identify as first-generation, high-need, and/or come from diverse residency backgrounds. First-year students opt in to be intentionally matched with a current sophomore, junior, or senior in the BLOOM Community who has chosen to give back to the community as a mentor. Peer Leaders serve to guide first-year students in their first year at Tufts by sharing resources, being a support, and sharing knowledge on navigating campus life to create sense of community on campus.

Mission

The mission of the FIRST Peer Leader Program is to connect students with a current BLOOM student who has experience navigating life at Tufts while also being a first-generation and/or high-need student. Through interactions with their mentors, first-year students will grow socially, academically, and professionally. This mentorship program will grow a sense of BLOOM community and increase trust among students and the BLOOM Center.