A good mentor is an important aspect of growing up and maturing. A good mentor will guide you in the right direction and can seem to help you with any obstacle that may arise in your path. I think it is nearly impossible to mature enough for the real world without a good mentor at your side. College is a great way of finding someone who you can turn to, and can help you along your journey through college.
For me, I think there are a few areas of growth that need a little assistance; making a good resume for instance, and having good experience in the field I am wanting to pursue. There are many people I could turn to to help me fill these areas up, such as my advisor or on of my journalism professors. These people have become masters in the field I wish to pursue.
There are many qualities that are need in a good mentor. A good mentor should be someone you can turn to with questions or concerns you have regarding the path you are on, and they should also be able to help you achieve your goals or can at least point you in the right direction down the road. A good mentor would be able to write a great recommendation letter for you, because they are the one who see us progress over the years and will be there to see us achieve our goals. They can see how hard we have worked, so in the future they will be the most reliable references for you.
There is still time to find that person who fits your description of a good mentor, so don't give up hope quite yet. You may already know the person who turns out to be your mentor. It is important to have a history with them, so be looking now for that person you can look up to can go to with questions and concerns with your future plans.
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I agree with you on the whole having a good resume and having experience in the major you are in. I wish I had more experience in journalism, really this whole thing is new for me. I think that if I find a good mentor then I will be able to gain more experience and understanding in it.
ReplyDeleteIt is always a good idea to know somebody with knowledge in your field that you can go to and ask questions. These people make great mentors.
ReplyDeleteNow that you know what you are looking for in a good mentor, go out and find one. Good luck
ReplyDeleteYou make a lot of good, solid points Lauren. Having not only a close professional relationship, but a personal relationship with a mentor is really valuable.
ReplyDeleteWhen you mentioned a resume you were so right, if you get someone to help improve your resume that would be awesome and very beneficial to you.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that you have identified so many potential mentors. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteResumes!! Oh man, very important to have a good resume!!! You make a lot of essential points in the process of it all. Best of luck to ya.
ReplyDeleteIts good your know what to look for in a mentor and what it takes to have a good resume. That will help your out lots in the future.
ReplyDeleteIt is good that you know what you are looking for. That will be beneficial to you in the future. Good luck to you.
ReplyDeleteA good start is to know what your looking for. Its good you have this part down, now just go out and find a mentor.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great idea of what you are looking for and i hope you find that in a mentor.
ReplyDeletei love it when people know what they want and stick with it....good luck finding a good mentor that works for you
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