Reflect and Give Back
- Regularly assess what you have learned and how the mentoring relationship has impacted you.
- Provide feedback to your...Reflect and Give Back
- Regularly assess what you have learned and how the mentoring relationship has impacted you.
- Provide feedback to your mentor to ensure the relationship is mutually beneficial.
- Pay it forward by mentoring others in the future and sharing the knowledge you’ve gained.
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Network and Explore Opportunities
- Leverage your mentor’s connections and recommendations to discover internships, scholarships, or leadership...Network and Explore Opportunities
- Leverage your mentor’s connections and recommendations to discover internships, scholarships, or leadership roles.
- Participate in activities and events suggested by your mentor to broaden your horizons.
- Build relationships with other mentees and professionals in your mentor’s network.
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Be Persistent and Resilient
- Stay committed to your goals, even when facing setbacks or obstacles.
- Use your mentor’s guidance to navigate...Be Persistent and Resilient
- Stay committed to your goals, even when facing setbacks or obstacles.
- Use your mentor’s guidance to navigate challenges and remain focused on long-term success.
- Celebrate your progress, no matter how small, to stay motivated.
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Seek Feedback and Act on It
- Regularly ask for constructive feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Reflect on the advice provided and take...Seek Feedback and Act on It
- Regularly ask for constructive feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Reflect on the advice provided and take actionable steps to apply it.
- Use feedback as a tool for personal and professional development.
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Build Strong Relationships
- Establish trust by maintaining confidentiality and being authentic in your interactions.
- Be open to building a...Build Strong Relationships
- Establish trust by maintaining confidentiality and being authentic in your interactions.
- Be open to building a rapport that goes beyond formal discussions, fostering a supportive and genuine connection.
- Engage with your mentor as a partner in your growth journey.
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Respect Your Mentor’s Time and Expertise
- Show up on time for scheduled meetings and come prepared.
- Follow through on commitments and assignments given by...Respect Your Mentor’s Time and Expertise
- Show up on time for scheduled meetings and come prepared.
- Follow through on commitments and assignments given by your mentor.
- Express gratitude for the time, effort, and guidance your mentor provides.
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Embrace a Learning Mindset
- Be willing to explore new ideas, skills, and perspectives shared by your mentor.
- Stay curious and ask thoughtful...Embrace a Learning Mindset
- Be willing to explore new ideas, skills, and perspectives shared by your mentor.
- Stay curious and ask thoughtful questions to deepen your understanding.
- View challenges as opportunities to grow and improve.
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Set Clear Goals
- Identify what you want to achieve from the mentoring relationship, whether academic, personal, or professional.
- Work with your...Set Clear Goals
- Identify what you want to achieve from the mentoring relationship, whether academic, personal, or professional.
- Work with your mentor to set realistic, measurable, and achievable objectives.
- Regularly review and adjust your goals as you progress.
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Take Initiative
- Be proactive in scheduling meetings and maintaining consistent communication with your mentor.
- Come prepared for each session...Take Initiative
- Be proactive in scheduling meetings and maintaining consistent communication with your mentor.
- Come prepared for each session with questions, updates, or topics to discuss.
- Take responsibility for implementing the advice and strategies discussed during mentoring sessions.
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Be Open and Honest
- Share your goals, challenges, and aspirations with your mentor.
- Communicate your needs and concerns clearly and honestly.
-...Be Open and Honest
- Share your goals, challenges, and aspirations with your mentor.
- Communicate your needs and concerns clearly and honestly.
- Be receptive to feedback, even when it challenges you to grow.
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