I would like to travel to do consulting work. Student and alumni gain several great benefits from mentoring. The mentorship program provides a wide range of benefits to students during all stages of their academic program and to alumni who volunteer as mentors. Students receive valuable guidance for planning one's career and insights into current employment conditions and changes occurring in today's work place. They will also discover what skills in addition to technical preparation are needed to be successful in a chosen field.
Mentors can also offer ideas on balancing a professional career with personal goals and priorities.
Alumni mentors are anxious to share their experience and knowledge. Students will find a wealth of information that will help them become better employees, entrepreneurs, and leaders in the professional field they choose. The EAS mentorship program operates on a fiscal year basis, from July 1 through June 30. Most matches are made at the beginning of each semester and last through the academic year, although participants are encouraged to continue the relationship as long as possible. Personal profiles of volunteer alumni are kept at the EAS office for students to review and use in selecting prospective mentors.