Arts network mentoring program

Students receive a handbook, which has sample emails, communication tips, networking strategies and other tools to help enhance their rapport with their mentor, as well as tips and suggestions for networking and internship and job searching.

Once a student is matched with a mentor, they are introduced formally via email. In order to form a good relationship with their mentor, it is crucial for mentees to communicate effectively. Baruch-Bueter advises that mentees speak to their mentors at least twice a month, but most students in the program connect more often.

Monthly emails are also sent to students and mentors in the program to keep the mentors and mentees on track and to make sure things are going smoothly. The more effectively students communicate with their mentors, the stronger their relationship will be and the more students will get out of the program. Although the program is geared for juniors and seniors, freshmen and sophomores can benefit from the mentor program and discuss career goals and resume building with an alumnus. Jordan Klavans, a junior majoring in economics and political science, applied to the program as a second-semester freshman after hearing about positive experiences from juniors and seniors.

His mentor lives near the University Park campus, enabling them to meet in person regularly. Klavans said, "Mentors are extremely beneficial because they work for you. A mentor is there for whatever reason you need them whether it is finding an internship, pursuing a career, practicing for an interview or networking.

They strive to set you up for success after college. Patterson reinforces the idea that students must create a rapport with their mentors to get the most out of the program.

Taking part in the mentor program can only put a student at an advantage, whether by giving them insight into a field they are interested in or connecting them with someone who they can ask even the stupidest questions and still get a good response,'' she said. Jaene believes in sharing the brilliance and heart-break of living a life less ordinary. Story-telling through art I express what is an internal journey of exploring the spiritual, social, political and cultural issues concerning social justice, advocacy, poverty, marginalization and equality.

Jaene examines the relationships they have to these different structures organically and present it to the audience through an experiential journey. Jaene surrender themself to a vulnerable and visceral process while presenting it publicly to challenge preconceived notions. As a person who has survived a long, painful history of abuse and trauma, Jaene feels being an artist is a radical and revolutionary act. Through their art, Jaene gives voice to those living with mental illness, from psychiatric survivors to sex workers.

Jaene feels people like us are relegated to living in the margins of society in silence enveloped by misconceived notions of wellness and illness. By creating and performing art, they are adding to the current dialogue on these topics while shedding light on our experiences of living on the fringes.

For Jaene to present works of art that are raw and real, challenges the audience to see these issues in a different light and encourages them to overcome their own limitations, bias and misconceptions while experiencing an accessible and cathartic experience.

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He began his career working in some of the most recognized non-profit arts organizations in Canada. He has worked across the city leading large high-level events, coordinating personnel, producing shows, developing marketing concepts and has significant experience budgeting, managing staff, and building a strong community and media relations across cultural boundaries.

He is also facilitating digital storytelling program he has curated exclusively for seniors experiencing isolation due to Covid19 for Latin American Community. Rachel-Paige Mumenthaler, a senior and Paterno Fellow, had chosen two majors, political science and economics, along with minors in Spanish and business. But going into her junior year, she remained uncertain what to do with her liberal arts degrees after graduation. Thanks to the Alumni Mentor Program , Mumenthaler connected with an enthusiastic alumnus who helped her to explore and carefully consider her next career steps.

My mentor helped me sit down and think of the positive and negatives of both career paths and which environment I wanted to work in. For the past year, Mumenthaler and her mentor have emailed each other regularly and talk on the phone at least once a month.

She even feels comfortable sending her mentor a text whenever she has a question. Her mentor helped her apply to internships last summer by reviewing her resumes and cover letters, and conducting mock interviews. After being accepted to many internship programs, Mumenthaler turned to her mentor for advice on choosing the internship that would best fit with her career goals.

In the end, she secured an internship with PNC in Philadelphia and was offered a full-time position there after she graduates. Many students continue their mentor relationship after graduation and well into their careers. Indeed, the program has potential for creating lifelong mentor relationships and networking opportunities.

Whether a student knows exactly what they want to do with their liberal arts degree or if they are looking for advice from a professional in their major, the Liberal Arts Alumni Mentor Program creates a support network for students who are striving to reach their career goals. Meghan Stouter noted, "I think the program is an excellent way to network and build relationships which can play a huge role in finding an internship or a career.

I am really glad I decided to apply for the program and it has been an absolute pleasure talking with and learning from my mentor, Lynn. Academics Alumni Mentor Program helps liberal arts students network, connect. March 16, Ensuring student success Although the program is geared for junior and seniors, freshmen and sophomores can benefit from the mentor program and discuss career goals and resume building with an alumnus.