In 2021, I applied for and was granted the Global Internship Program with UC Berkeley during the summer. Through this experience, I had the opportunity to complete hours of research on water irrigation systems and the implications of war on infrastructure in my home country, Yemen. Without my mentor, Anna, I would have never applied…
When getting to know a stranger, a mutual friend, or even a classmate, having that first conversation can be really awkward. Getting to know someone new, in this case a mentor, can be just as nerve-wracking and difficult. This is why I created this list of tips and ideas to make it less awkward. But…
Berkeley Community Scholars bridges the opportunity divide for Berkeley youth living in the lowest income bracket by providing scholarships, college success advising, and community mentors. Our program allows our scholars to obtain a bachelor’s degree, social capital, and limited financial debt. We are currently recruiting mentors for our 2021 scholarship recipients. Why Mentor? Mentors are…
Happy National Mentoring Month!
In observance of National Mentoring Month, we honored our High Hopes mentors at the 2nd Annual Mentor Appreciation event on January 20th.
January is National Mentoring Month. This campaign was launched in 2002 by the
