PROGRAMA DE ORIENTACIÓN ENTRE IGUALES EN EDUCACIÓN SUPERIOR PARA LA ADQUISICIÓN DE COMPETENCIAS INSTRUMENTALES1

The research methodology used consists of a case study from a mixed approach, using both quantitative and qualitative techniques to achieve a greater understanding of the program in one of its four dimensions: respond to the needs of new students. For the collection of information, three data collection techniques have been used: questionnaires, observations, and interviews. The results show that personal difficulties have to do with the lack of concentration, planning and organization of time, while academic difficulties have more to do with the lack of prior knowledge regarding the contents of the subjects. Sin embargo, estas estrategias se vuelven cruciales en los títulos universitarios STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), ya que se ha detectado una tendencia que indica una deficiencia académica en las áreas STEM para los estudiantes.