Curricular Resource Center

Matched Advising Program for Sophomores (MAPS)

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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.

Learn more about MAPS, and about topics of particular interest to and resources for sophomore students here.

Contact

To learn more about the program, please contact maps@brown.edu or CRC Assistant Director, Janet Isserlis.

Feedback

Please use this anonymous feedback form to let us know how we’re doing, and/or to provide suggestions the help us know how we can strengthen the program.