Curricular Resource Center

Matched Advising Program for Sophomores (MAPS)

MAPS is a peer mentoring program that supports sophomores in navigating the second year and preparing to transition to junior year. MAPS mentors aim to ensure that sophomores can access the resources they need to feel a sense of agency as they explore and make critical decisions about their concentration, co-curricular options, community engagement, and future planning.

MAPS ensures that sophomores have access to information and resources to support them in feeling a sense of agency, inclusion and belonging at Brown by pairing them with junior and senior student mentors.  

For mentor/mentee pairs, MAPS offers:
- Matches between sophomore mentees and junior/senior mentors aligned with similar academic and personal interests.
- Facilitated conversation opportunities for mentor/mentee pairs.

MAPS also offers workshops, information sessions and resources for the sophomore class throughout the academic year. Workshop topics include setting goals aligned with personal values, choosing a concentration, and study abroad. It also offers opportunities to learn more about fellowships, internships, research experiences, and career exploration support at Brown.

Rising sophomores:

Apply to become a MAPS mentee 

Rising juniors and seniors:

Apply to become a MAPS mentor

Applications are due for the Fall 2025 semester by September 15, 2025 @5:00 pm ET. If you have questions or concerns, please email maps@brown.edu.

 

Contact

To learn more about the program, please contact MAPS Coordinators - Iman Khanbhai ‘25, Ayla Kim ’25 and Charles Nguyen '25 at maps@brown.edu or stop in during their open hours at the CRC. You may also contact CRC Assistant Director, Janet Isserlis.

Feedback

Please use this anonymous feedback form to let us know how we’re doing or to provide suggestions on how we can improve the program.