Grad-Undergrad Mentorship

GRAD-UNDERGRAD MENTORSHIP

About the Program

The grad-undergrad mentorship program pairs UBC Science undergraduate students (2nd year and above) with current graduate students to help undergraduates learn more about graduate school. The graduate student mentors offer a “insider’s” perspective to the graduate student life, the grad school application process, and more.

GSS x SUS Mentorship Program: Kick-Off Event

Date: September 27th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre
The Kick-Off Event will be a great opportunity to learn what the entire program has to offer and provides a chance to meet your potential mentor and mentee pair. Free dinner will be provided.

UNDERGRAD MENTEES

Participating is a fun and social involvement that will broaden and deepen your understanding of post-undergrad opportunities. We’ll try our best to pair you with a mentor in your academic field of interest.

expectations

Respect your Mentor’s time when meeting your Mentor at least once a month
Attend all workshops and social events
Have reasonable expectations from your mentorship. Mentors will discuss their experiences as a student as they relate to looking for grad schools, application process, classes, research, etc.
Participate in an assessment survey at the end of each semester to enhance thementoring program
Contact the SUS VP Academic with any questions, comments or concerns

GRADUATE MENTORS

Mentoring on a 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 relationship is a highly rewarding and not time-intensive activity. By participating you will develop your soft skills and mentoring skills to further advance your career while helping another student and building community.

expectations

Respond to initial contact email from mentee(s) within 3 business days
Maintain regular contact with your Mentee, offering support, appropriate advice,and encouragement
Meet in person or online with your Mentee at least once a month
Share stories of past academic and career experiences, and refer to outside resources when necessary
Participate in an assessment survey at the end of each semester to enhance the mentoring program
Contact the SUS VP Academic with any questions, comments or concerns