By Tom O’Connell Already a semester into an MA in English at the turn of the New Year – and after nearly five years in third-level education – I somehow found myself getting ready for my first day of school. And I’ll admit it was more nerve-wracking than my actual first day of school, if […] The post University mentor programme allows students to pass on passion for reading to next generation appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.
The University of Galway's mentor program pairs students with primary school pupils to promote literacy and reading for pleasure. Over 1,400 university students participate in service learning, with a focus on creating a dependable adult relationship and addressing individual reading needs through engaging activities. The program aims to bridge socioeconomic gaps and foster a lifelong love of reading.
