In high school like the majority of seniors I began thinking about college. I had a hard time trying to figure out what my future major would be and what school I wanted to attend. I really didn’t understand the whole process and what I realistically wanted to do as a career. With all these decisions I had to make and things I needed to get done my mom knew that a mentor who dealt with these same matters would be a great help. My mom introduced me to a woman at her work who had just graduated from college, and she was very interested in helping me succeed. She helped me to figure out the things I was really interested in, and what I could do with some of those interests as a college student.

After realizing that media, web, and writing were passions of mine I decided that communications would be the best fit for me as a major. My mentor took me to tour different universities. We even went to Washington D.C. to meet some faculty and staff at Howard University. With my mentor at my side I became a little ahead of the pack because of her guidance and support that gave me motivation to strive as a student. My mentor, who was a journalist major, introduced me to the networking process first-hand. She taught me that building relationships and my skill would be my best start as an incoming freshman.

I believe that having a mentor is a great asset, not only to a college student, but to anyone that is willing to take advice and learn from someone who has gone through it before them. Although I have not had the opportunity to mentor someone, in the future I hope to give someone else the guidance and direction needed to succeed in becoming an adult and a striving student.

Going into my freshmen year at Cabrini I encountered and took advantage of countless professors, students, and faculty who actually enjoyed mentoring and giving advice about academics, social life, and taking advantage of what Cabrini has to offer.  Freshmen especially, do not be afraid to connect with upperclassmen and professors’ that can help you get ahead. Being a mentee is a great way to grow as a student who will do something extraordinary.