From: subraman@andy.bgsu.edu (ANAND)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.asean
Subject: Re: Mentor program
Date: 10 Nov 92 16:58:03 GMT
Article-I.D.: andy.BxIF4t.1r4
Organization: Bowling Green State University B.G., Oh.

In article <74218@hydra.gatech.EDU>, gt6737b@prism.gatech.EDU (E.A. JAAFAR) writes:
> 
> 	I would like to share this info. esp. with my fellow countrymen/women
> 	and to fellow asean citizen in general.
> 
> 	I had an opportunity to volunteer in a program called Students
> 	Mentor Program recently.  the program was totally administered
> 	and initiated by tech students.  The ultimate goal was to 
> 	instill a special interest among school children from 1st grade
> 	to seniors for science and technology.  Also, the program was  
> 	design to help those young talented individuals to seek more
> 	info. and exposure to the world of science and technology of their
> 	liking.  It is our hope that with  such program, they will
> 	have a clear view of how engineers(of various fields) and scientist
> 	go abt doing their jobs and contribute to the society.
> 
> 	Each student was devided into small groups based upon the area of
> 	interest to them.  For example, if an 8th grader wants to be a  
> 	chemist, he/she will be grouped with other people who has the 
> 	same ambition.  They will be assigned to classrooms where they
> 	will meet with their 'mentors' which consist of professors, professiona 
> 	grad students, and undergrad. as well.  The mentors will assist
> 	them from now on until whenever  and with whatever
> 	related problems that they have to do like homework or science
> 	projects, summer jobs-working in research labs etc.
> 	Perhaps, the best goal of all, is to be their pal.
> 
>         E/though this year is my 1st time volunteering in the program, I
> 	feel that the program is really benefitial to students.
> 	I wonder whether our colleges at home have such program.
> 
> 	Tech students are very fortunate, having a strong support and
> 	commitment from administrators, professors(not only from Tech 
> 	but also from other colleges such as Emory Univ., UGA, Morehouse)
> 	and other corporate and govn't agencies and not to mention teachers
> 	and administrators from elementary and high schools from the metro
> 	atlanta areas.             
> 
> 	I think if malaysian colleges could have such program, it would
> 	be awsome.  At least, those high school leavers wont be like me.
> 	I remember when I was filling up those forms to get into local
> 	colleges, I know what I want to be but I have no clue what kinda
> 	stuff that I'll be dealing with.  You know, having coming from
> 	an ordinary family with zero exposure to those high-tech careers,
> 	I think it would be an advantage for students to see what it's
> 	like before they jump into a particular field.
> 
> 	Anyways, constuctive comments are welcome otherwise, save your
> 	breath.
> 
> **  E.A. Jaafar, Atlanta.  I guess we just stick to BUZZ-ketball!!!          ***

 Well this sounds like a very good idea to me. But, who is going to take
the initiative to start the program at back home? 
 I'm sure this will help the young schoolers in deciding what they want
in the future better than relying on the current education system to decide
something for them. I would like to participate in this program if it's 
possible. Any idea who is going to implement it and when?

Geeva Subramaniam
University Computer Services
Bowling Green State University.
From: leongaw@hpcc01.corp.hp.com (Ak Wing Leong)
Date: Mon, 2 Nov 1992 11:07:19 GMT
Subject: Asian Growth
Organization: the HP Corporate notes server