Please describe the best part of working on this project with your mentor.
The best part about this project was having an outside source to discuss the career I wanted to pursue with.
It allowed me to better meet deadlines on projects
The times where my mentor gave me insight on things I didn't understand. The times where he enlightened me a bit.
Learning about my mentor and his experiences.
Knowing I have someone to keep me accountable besides my classmates
Please share any other academic areas where you'd like to receive help from a mentor.
I don't have any suggestions.
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Having help with all areas from a mentor is good, if an individual does not understand something it is beneficial to ask anyone they can for advice.
I'd like to receive help from a mentor in math.
I guess math
What advice would you give your mentor as he or she works with a new student?
Keep doing what you're doing! They were very attentive and did a great job!
Keep doing what you're doing.
To be more lenient, people are people and will always make mistakes. Being hard on people all the time won't make them want to work with you, but sometimes it is appropriate to send a message.
Be more open to your students and communicate more with them.
If a family problem comes up, put family before mentoring, like you did.
How comfortable were you communicating with your mentor about your project?
0 - Uncomfortable
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I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in math.
No - 2
Yes - 3
I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in science.
No - 2
Yes - 3
I have a better understanding of the importance of doing well in reading and writing.
No - 1
Yes - 4
My writing skills have improved.
No - 1
Yes - 4
My teamwork skills have improved.
No - 2
Yes - 3
I'm taking more responsibility for my own academic success.
No - 1
Yes - 4
I plan to further my education beyond high school (trade school, community college, university).
No - 0
Yes - 5
What was your overall experience using the Mentored Pathways Web site?
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Please rate your overall experience in the program.
0 - Negative
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Would you be interested in receiving mentoring support from professionals in the future?
0 - No
5 - Yes
Please describe why or why not.
I think I would be interested in receiving help from professionals in the future. Having someone with experience to communicate with is an incredibly helpful resource.
Telementors are good sources of insight into the career field you wish to enter.
It's a great program that really helps students better understand what they want to do and how they are going to do it in the future. There's no reason not to participate in this program if you are able to.
I would be interested in receiving mentoring support from professionals in the future because it helped me be more open with people.
but it would have to be someone I know as I am not good with conversing with strangers.
Was this the first time you've been part of a formal mentoring program?
0 - No
5 - Yes
Please describe the most difficult parts of working on this project with your mentor.
I believe just doing a lot of the research was fairly hard. But otherwise there were no difficulties.
The most difficult part of working with my telementor was the time-gaps between his messages. This forced me to wait for his approval longer before moving onto the next step.
The times where my Telementor and I conflicted on projects.
The lack of communication
Deciding what to send to my mentor and what to ask for
Did we miss something? If so, please share any additional comments you might have about your experience in the program.
I believe everything was covered! This program was a great experience and I'm glad I got the chance to partake in it.
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It was a very educational experience.
This was a great and interesting experience.
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