Why have a College Mentor?

When you are in college, you might be undecided about your career, your future career goals, or what you are passionate about for a successful career. However, there are mentors in college who can help you to find your career and can help you decide to transfer to your selected university. A mentor is someone who has experienced college life and can guide you to your future career goals. Mentors give guidance and may offer advice on how to reach your career goals positively. For example, your mentor might advise you to take certain classes to help you find your career or to work on your general education classes for the first year of college.

As soon as you have found your career, your mentor can continue giving you the support that you need as a student. Your mentor can encourage you to work on your college grade point average and can advise you to slow down in taking your college classes all at once. Nevertheless, your mentor will give you enough advice for you to study better and regain your confidence as a student. It is common to feel frustration, anxiety, and lack of sleep during your college years especially if you are working while you are in college. Sometimes, you might need to work part-time so you can focus on your college classes.

Mentors can provide you with resources for finding the university you want to transfer to. Additionally, a mentor is someone who you can trust and give you tips on how to save money for your university. Also, they can discuss scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and student loans. There are numerous types of mentors and finding one that you feel comfortable speaking to makes a difference in your life. A mentor is a college role model for you and will direct you to the classes that you will need for graduating or transferring.

Approximately fifty percent of students in college have a mentor or several mentors. You will see your mentor once or twice a month to review your grade point average, your selected career, and advice on what you need to improve for transferring or graduating. Yet, your mentor can also advise you in time management between your work and your college classes. Overall, a mentor can provide you with resources for universities, organize your notes, and may advise you to go to tutoring if needed. As well as encouraging you to work on your creative hobbies. 

After you graduate from college or a university, you can become a mentor for someone who is in college. Yet, you can find mentors in your high school before you go to college. Mentors are beneficial for your emotional and social development in college and for your future career. Last mentors give you the motivation you need to enjoy your college classes and to feel peaceful with your chosen career. Here are resources about college mentorship.

 

Having a Mentor as a Student-6 Benefits You Shouldn't Ignore-Ivy Panda:

Having a Mentor as a Student – 6 Benefits You Shouldn't Ignore (ivypanda.com)

Mentors in College-What They Are and Why They Matter-Road 2 College:

Mentors in College—What They Are and Why They Matter - Road2College

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