Mentor Report My experience from having a mentor this past semester has been invaluable. I do not know who paired me with Randy Robb but whoever it is deserves a big pat on the back because the match could not have been better. Since meeting Mr. Robb I have picked up reading a couple books as well as articles/quotes from prominent speakers throughout history. My perspective on money and the workforce has changed for the better thanks to my readings. I discussed life goals with Mr. Robb and he shared his personal insight with me, as well as offering any advice he could. We have met 4 times this semester and I plan to return periodically as my time here in Lake Charles continues; both Mr. Robb and I are glad to know that we have the opportunity …show more content…
I have already sent in my application for graduate school to McNeese and I am still pending admission. My application could not be formally processed until I submitted either a GRE score or a GMAT score. I finished my GRE about 2 weeks ago so the results should be coming in soon. According to my unofficial GRE score and my current undergraduate GPA, I should have no trouble being granted admission. Once in the graduate program I would like to take 9 hours each of my 3 semesters so that I can maintain football eligibility. It is possible for me to take the maximum of 12 hours some semesters but I would like to take it easy and make good grades and not be overwhelmed by class and athletics. The other 6 hours I would plan to take over the two remaining summers I will be here in Lake Charles (2 total classes, one each summer). I am lacking job experience due to my constant obligations of athletics and going to school year round. I plan to remedy this by getting an internship before I leave. Lucky for me it is possible to get an internship and receive 3 hours credit for it upon approval from the department head of the M.B.A. program. I think it would be perfect if I took an internship my last summer so I not only get a taste of job experience combo-ed with 3 hours college credit, but also because the summer will be met with the most free time away from football for me to work somewhere. According to my plan, I would graduate with a M.B.A in the fall of 2016. Just to be clear, I am not entertaining the notion of going to the NFL, because I think that’s a pipe dream for me and I do not believe in wasting my time trying to fool myself. I love football very much but I do not think the NFL will be in the hand that I am
Much like Mike, I have had some amazing academic mentors that were not afraid to get down in the trenches with me and ask what I was trying to say. I had Ms. Lewis my freshmen year of high school, she would sit down with me and rip apart my paper and rework it as necessary. During my senior year of high school, I had the privilege of taking a U.W. English class that was a seminar format where the instructor would frequently conference with us, and he gave me the tools to continue my education. However, something we all need to remember, especially at PLU, is to not be afraid to be a mentor to someone else. In life, we are all teachers. We tell one another our stories, and by doing that we are teaching them what it is like to look at the world through our lens.
interviewee development. I chose to interview one of my fraternity brothers, who work in higher
Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. (2000). The miracle of mentoring: the joy of investing in our future, New York: Doubleday.
Kate, was my RA and really helped to make the transition a positive experience rather than a negative one. Which really made me feel like part of the community around campus and in the dorm, honestly she is what made me apply to become a RA myself. If I could help anyone else create a positive experience for someone else in a daunting situation, that would really give me a lot of joy. Moreover, I was part of Student Leadership for a year at my last college and it has given me a lot of experience with helping to navigate students along with helping them in anyway I can as a
I obtained 2 mentors out of the six interviews I had. Two people out of the six I interviewed were people I already knew or knew of.
School, especially high school, can be an overwhelming experience. New surroundings. New faces. No wonder, it is easy to lose one’s way while trying to navigate this uncharted territory.
I have been a part of a couple mentoring programs, both as a mentee and as someone working behind the scene. My mentors helped me transition into a new stage of my life and they helped shape who I am today. The T.E.A.M Mentor Program has positively affected my time at Bucknell University. I would love to be part of the program and help guide incoming students in their transition into the Bucknell community.
One of the biggest pros is having access to an experienced person’s knowledge and contacts. Another big pro is the ability to get quick honest answers to your questions; also you can gain a different perspective not just the ones from your peers. Honest feedback is also a good pro in an excellent mentoring program because an individual can receive honest feedback on what they are doing well and what skills they are deficient in and how to improve. Honest and constructive feedback can be a win-win situation for everyone involved because the organization gains a well-rounded employee and the employee becomes more efficient in doing their job well (Lipman.2017). A good mentor can help mentees to set realistic and honest career goals and development especially if they have already been through the process. As the individual becomes more engaged and exposed within the organization this can foster a sense of pride and loyalty to the organization because they feel
My experience working with fellow Somewhere students, organizational skills, and work ethic would benefit students visiting the ICY, and would allow me to grow professionally. My position as a Resident Advisor in Dasher Hall provides me with outstanding training. As we discussed in today’s interview, selection is a very personal issue for most students. As an RA, I am often praised for my ability to work with residents on issues that require sensitivity. I am fortunate to balance my strong people skills with strong organizational skills.
Around the country, college athletic programs are pushing their athletes more and more every day. The NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is an association set up to regulate the athletic programs of colleges in the United States and Canada such as eligibility, sportsmanship, and play. Due to NCAA rules, the “student” comes first in “student athlete.” This means that in order to be a full time student, 12 credit hours a semester are required, and in order to compete in athletics, students must maintain a core GPA of 2.3 or higher. It may seems easy right now but throw in lifting, games and practices, along with team meetings, and you’ve got yourself a full time job on the side.
– I am nothing less than prepared and committed to dedicating the time and energy to studying/practicing for long hours and working extremely hard. I am more than willing to take a lighter course load, take time off from working and interning, eliminate all extracurricular activities, and focus solely on producing outstanding results in the program. The reason why I have previously taken a heavy course load is because of the hope that I will one day be accepted as a Fannie Angelos Scholar. With this game plan, I will be able to take a much lighter course load next semester and still be able to graduate on time. I have already had a discussion with my parents and they are willing to support me financially, so there will be no need for employment.
Gendered stereotypes and norms were invading into the mentoring/sponsoring relationships. Women were being labeled as less ‘sponsorship worthy’, acquiring less sponsorship and endorsement, deemed not ready for the next role, and being encouraged to change to better fit current leadership norms. This article spotlights the way in which mentors through their sponsorship proceedings may be (unknowingly) strengthen gendered norms of leadership and unintentionally duplicating the status quo as they sponsor men and mentor women. Differentiating between the role and procedures of mentoring and sponsorship is important. Putting a separate interest on the significance of sponsorship highlights the need to further analyze the role sponsorship plays in
Stephanie and her interactions with me was nothing but professional. She modeled what each coaching session should be like by listening intently, making sure she understood where I was coming from, and offered meaningful advice. Whether she had a solution or not, she asked questions so that I was able to come up with a solution that worked for me. Using her model, I am prepared to coach and mentor my peers in a positive and professional manner. I now have a good example to build off of for myself in order to provide a good model for
One of my mentors was able to show me life outside of poverty. They showed me doors of possibilities and started a fire in my heart that would set a blaze of zeal. Going from a life of no direction or goals to having a vision for my life and wanting to purse a better life for my future has done a lot for me. It’s important to help everyone in their current situation because you never know what the outcome will be for that individual. Not everyone has the ability and drive to get out of their current situation. Sometime people don’t want to change from their current situation. For me it was simple I wanted more for myself, I’m glad I made the choice to do something about it. It’s had a lasting effect on my life. My wife and two girls will never know poverty because of my life decision that I made. Making sure I got out of that environment and wanting something better in
I believe I possess particular strengths that will contribute to my success in a graduate program. I am intrinsically motivated, possess a strong desire to remain "on task", and I persevere when confronted with obstacles and difficulties. Also, being a disciplined person, I have developed very useful time management skills to handle my busy work and class schedule during my undergraduate education.