They often describe understanding material at a much greater depth than they had previously. Because mentors are keenly aware of the goals of University Studies, they become keenly aware of the presence or lack of presence of these qualities in their own learning. If one could measure the extent of growth in the four goals of University Studies, mentors would clearly exceed their students progress. Those who teach learn the most. For mentors this seems especially true.
Mentors report significant improvement in the achievement in all four goals.
Mentors describe being better writers, better critical thinkers, and better citizens as part of being a mentor.