What People on Campus Say

"Please know that having this student in my class really is a mutually beneficial experience.  If she can get out of class ½ of what she brings to the class, then it is a huge win for everyone.”

--IUPUI Course Instructor

As an education major, I am learning so much from the SITE students and staff!  It works out really well for me.” 

--Work/Study Student

“I am a graduate social work student in a work/study position with the SITE Program 15-20 hours each week.  I have gained a lot of really valuable experience in this job, like leading group meetings and utilizing campus and community resources. ”

--Work/Study Student

"The SITE student I am paired with is a lot of fun to be around.  I have learned so many interesting things about him and what he is good at.  It’s been really great and I really liked it..”

--Mentor

"One of the things we do is write poems together.  She loves poetry and I do too.”

--Mentor

"This experience opened doors for me….to try something new that I ended up really liking.  I learned so much that will help me in the future.”

--Mentor

"My ultimate goal is to become a teacher.  Being a mentor was a really great way to work on my skills as a teacher in a less stressful way.”

--Mentor

"! saw her develop from a shy person to someone who is really outgoing.”

--Mentor

"It was really fun and cool to get to know each other.”

--Mentor