Who can mentor me?
This person has already experienced college and can help you navigate challenges from a student perspective. (hint its us...)
Who is a peer mentor?
True or False: You need to formally ask someone, “Will you be my mentor?” before they can mentor you
False. (what is false?)
This is a good first person to talk to about choosing classes, degree requirements, and academic goals.
Who is an academic advisor?
Where Spongebob lives
What is a pineapple?
A mentor who can help you understand a difficult class and give advice about succeeding in your major.
Who is a professor/instructor?
You really liked a professor's class. What's one simple way you could begin building a mentoring relationship?
What is go to office hours, talk after class, or email them?
You want to get involved in research but don't know where to start. Name one UNL person you could approach.
Professor, advisor, faculty mentor, etc.
Spongbob's best friend
Who is Patrick Star?
You want to know what working in your future career is actually like. This type of mentor could give you firsthand insight.
Who is a professional/alumni mentor?
True or False: A mentor has to be someone in your exact major or future career.
False (What is false?)
This UNL resource can help with resumes, internships, interviews, and career planning.
What are career services? (There are career services in each college!)
What Plankton wants
What is the Krabby Patty secret formula?
You're interested in graduate school and research. Who would likely be one of the most valuable mentors to develop a relationship with?
Who is a faculty/research mentor?
You emailed a potential mentor and they never responded. What's the best next move?
(What is) politely follow up and/or reach out to another potential mentor.
You want experience outside the classroom that relates to your goals. Name one place you could look for opportunities at UNL.
What is research, student organizations, internships, volunteering, faculty, career services, etc. ?
Orginal name for Spongebob
Who is Spongboy?
Scenario: You want college to help you become more confident, prepare for a career, AND get research experience. How many mentors should you have?
Multiple; different mentors can support different goals.
Scenario: You're meeting a professor during office hours for the first time, and you're interested in their work. Name TWO things you could do to make a good first connection
Come prepared, ask specific questions, show genuine interest, follow up, etc.
Think of ONE thing you want college to give you. Who at UNL could become part of your “mentor network” to help you get it?
(what is) a goal + potential mentor
What is a marine biologist?