• Improve your study skills, habits, time and stress management
• Learn how to approach faculty and staff about course work, letters of recommendation, etc.
• Discuss your mentor's experiences of attending graduate school
• Ask for guidance in selecting the proper courses, choosing a research advisor, deciding on research/internship opportunities, or funding

• Receive advice on career options
• Learn what it's like in the "real world"
• Shadow your mentor for a day
• Receive help in preparing cover letters, resumes, and interviews
• Get advice on choosing companies and finding resources in your field
• Relocation information

• Learn effective problem-solving skills
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Get help with goal-setting
• Talk without fear of retribution
• Find a positive role model who has gone through similar experiences

FIND A MENTOR

Once you fill out the online request form, you will be matched to a mentor. We will send you the preferred contact information for your mentor. It will be your responsibility to initiate contact. Check-out the mentoring resources page for many great tips.

• Show sincere interest in developing a professional relationship.
• Commit to having regular contact with your mentor.
• Commit to carry-out agreed upon goals and action plans.
• Share your biography.
• Be clear and specific about your respective needs.
• Be open and honest about your feelings.
• Respect alternative points of view.
• Listen and learn.
• Ask questions.
• Be prepared.

• Expect your mentor to find a job for you.
• Cancel an appointment without notice.

If you have any questions, please contact ajrose@umich.edu.