Jot down your thoughts in response to the following questions:

• What does it mean to “make the most of your college experience”? What would a student who is “making the most” of it actually do? 
• Imagine you are an “outsider” to the college seeking to learn about the institution and opportunities for students to make the most of their college experience. What would you want to know? Where would you look to find out? Who or what would you consult?
• What are 1-2 goals you have for this mentoring experience?

• What does it mean to “make the most of your college experience”? What would a student do who is “making the most” of it?
• How did you develop connections with your professors outside of the classroom?
• What do you consider to be the most useful/valuable yet often overlooked or underutilized resource(s) for students at this school?
• What types of student activities are available that can be helpful for developing your personal and professional interests and skills?
• How do you learn about opportunities to get involved at this college? What channels do you use?
• Are there interests you have and would like to pursue?

REMINDER: During this meeting, you must discuss a time to schedule Meeting 2, please refer to the Timeline below for the date for Meeting 2 and work with each other to schedule time for Meeting 2 on the date indicated in the Timeline item: Meeting Two – Conversation Starters.

Conduct a “scavenger hunt” using digital and other resources to gain a fuller understanding of the resources and networks that the college offers to support you and your success. Don’t forget to include extracurricular activities, student-organized groups, and events, and activities and resources associated with your academic program!

Create a table using Excel, MS Word, Google Docs, or Google Sheets in which you list these resources and networks and jot down notes about how they support students and their experience and success. List as many as you can!

• Given the range of options to get involved, what meets your interests and needs? How do you decide which ones to pursue?
• How did/do your needs and interest evolve as a college student over the course of your academic career?
• How did/do you juggle academics, extracurriculars and sports, friends, family, and a job?
• Did/do you take advantage of opportunities to get involved in the broader community, such as through volunteerism, participation in local events or organizations, or work? How does this enhance the college experience?
• What are your suggestions for “making the most” of the college experience? What are your recommended next steps?

REMINDER: During this meeting, you must discuss a time to schedule Meeting 3, please refer to the Timeline below for the date for Meeting 3 and work with each other to schedule time for Meeting 3 on the date indicated in the Timeline item: Meeting Three – Conversation Starters.

Write a thank-you email letter to your mentor that details your thoughts on the following:

• What you value/appreciate about and learned from the mentoring experience.
• 2-3 ways you intend to increase engagement by building social connections and accessing resources to enhance your college experience. 
• Your concrete next steps.

• What feedback can you the Mentor offer on the Final Deliverable?
• What questions do you the Mentee have for the Mentor?
• What are the next steps in continuing to develop the knowledge, skills, strategies, etc. you’ve been working on?

Mentors and Mentees please use the following link to complete the Post-Engagement Survey