Explain Why I Want To Be A Mentor

Why do you want to be a mentor?
I would like to be a mentor because unlike some of the other students I have already taken some of the more advanced courses, such as MAT-143 and MAT-171. I also know how hard it was going through some rough times and I don’t want someone else to go through that alone like I did.

What do you think the most important aspect of the mentoring relationship would be?
In my opinion the most important aspect of the mentorship program would be listening factor. Whenever stress and other factors come into play during a person’s life, all they really need is someone they can come and speak with, someone who has had similar experiences.

Do you have any previous experience volunteering, mentoring, or working with younger students? Please explain.
Both volunteering and the youth play a major part in my life, whether it be because of firefighting or working with the youth group at my church. Most of the youth at the church can join in at the age of twelve, and leave the group at the age of eighteen. So in turn because of my past and present I feel as though I can work with the youth hopefully

-My one piece of advice is to never give up something you love or need because of stress. I personally have been sown stress’s long winding road, and it isn’t fun, it makes you want to through your pencil down and give up. In the end though it will be worth it to finally say, I beat it. I want underclassman to know that it is tough initially, but it pays out in the end.

What kind of mentee do you see yourself helping the most?
The mentee that I could more than likely mentor well would be someone who is going through similar experiences that I went through in ninth grade.
(I.e.- Family Issues, Depression, Procrastination, Self-Esteem, and Bullying)

Tell about a time you struggled and explain how you overcame the challenge. Describe what you learned from the