MAVS 1000 Peer Leader Orientation

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The first day matters!

• Set expectations
• Ease nervousness
• Create connections
• Set the vibe
• Get students excited about MAVS 1000

Ice Breakers!
The Peer Leader's Domain

How to spot a good ice breaker

• Gets people engaged/talking
• Helps identify common interests or conversation starters
• Can be completed in 5-10 minutes
• Doesn’t require too much “social risk”

Activity

• Form groups of 10
• Choose ice breaker from hat
• Do the activity described (10 minutes)
• Report back to the class

Ice breaker report

• Describe the ice breaker
• What worked?
• What could be changed?
• Would you recommend it? Why or why not?

Final Thoughts