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Year at Elon: Sophomore
Year at Elon: Senior
Major: Broadcast Journalism
Minor: International Studies
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Other involvement on campus: Elon Local News, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., MSA
Why I became a mentor: "I became a mentor because of my amazing experience in S.M.A.R.T."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students : "I want to be a good example and be able to help them grow and learn in any way possible."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory about being a first year student was meeting new people everyday. Something I struggled with and made me nervous as a first year student was finding my way around campus."
Inspirational quote: "If you have made mistakes, even serious ones, there is always another chance for you. What we call failure is not falling down but staying down." - Mary Pickford
Year at Elon: Junior
Year at Elon: Senior
Year at Elon: Sophomore
Year at Elon: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Minor: Neuroscience
Hometown: Burlington, N.C.
Other involvement on campus: Latino Student Organization (succeeding secretary), Elon African Society,Theta Psi Alpha (secretary), Watson/Odyssey Scholar.
Why I became a mentor: "I became a mentor because as a mentee of the S.M.A.R.T. Mentoring program I truly felt that my mentor guided me and supported me to have a great college experience. My mentor also worked very hard with me to make sure that I was on top of all of my work, organization skills were developed and when I struggled academically we worked on strategies to improve those struggles. He truly cared for me and made me feel important to the program and to him. Because of these reasons I want to spread the knowledge that I was taught and mentor the incoming mentees. Not only do I want to become a dynamic leader, but I want to give back to a program that opened it's doors for me to be successful. I want to contribute to the success of these students because I want them to have the same opportunities as I did to do well in college. I will work non-stop to show that I care about their future and their growth as students and leaders."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "What I look forward to the most about being a mentor for first year students is having the opportunity to guide these students, use and develop leadership skills to be able to succeed in all aspects of college and the S.M.A.R.T. Program."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory about being a first year student was having teachers that instead of writing information on the board so I could copy it, they would teach the content of their lessons as if they were stories. Not only were students engaged in their work, but it made class interesting and exciting. Something that I struggled with was my academics. I'm working very hard to gain back the work ethic that I lost and improving upon my organization skills. Academics are my main priority and that should be placed above everything."
Inspirational quote: “Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” Barack Obama
Year at Elon: Junior
Majors: Psychology; Sport Event Management
Hometown: Gastonia, N.C.
Other involvement on campus: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Women's Basketball Team
Why I became a mentor: "I was in SMART my freshman year as well, and had a great experience in the program! I want to help other freshmen students adjust to college life and give them the same great experience I had!"
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "I look forward to meeting my mentees and building connections with everyone!"
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory was the SMART orientation during freshmen orientation weekend. It made me so excited to have other familiar faces around me and had me anxious to live the college life!"
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Year at Elon: Sophomore
Majors: Pre-Med/ Biology
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Other involvement on campus: Elon Call Center, Club Basketball, Iron Tree Blooming (Meditation Club)
Why I became a mentor: “I believe freshman year is such an important time in everyone’s college carrier and Elon does a great job at helping students adjust to the college environment. I wanted to give back not only to Elon, but also be there for incoming freshman through the good and bad.”
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: “I’m looking forward to the moments when my mentees show they are able to confide in me whether it be good or bad; they know I will not judge but only support them.”
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: “My best memories were the times I pushed myself to break out of my shell to become more involved in and outside the classroom. My hardest times were adjusting to some aspects of Elon’s social life."
Year at Elon: Sophomore
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Riverdale, MD
Other involvement on campus: Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Student Government Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc
Why I became a mentor: "I became a mentor to inspire first year students to reach their goals both academically and socially as they matriculate through their years at Elon. I want to facilitate an environment in which first-year students can feel comfortable expressing themselves and exploring their passion. Students need to be able to find their niche at Elon to create a sense of belonging that will propel them to success. Assisting in this program by becoming a mentor will greatly impact how incoming diverse students perceive their ability to achieve their personal goals at Elon University."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "What I look forward to is the conversation and mindset that the Class of 2016 brings to the table. I am interested in learning about the students and getting a feel for how others perceive Elon, looking from the outside in. I am definitely looking forward to mentoring and providing a backbone for students as they progress through their first year."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory about being a first year student is becoming involved on campus and learning about my personal strengths and weaknesses. Something that I constantly struggled with however, was my time management skills and stress control while being involved. Learning to develop a balance to my life helped to better plan my success as well as set and achieve my goals."
Inspirational quote:"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore is not an act, but a habit." -Aristotle
Year at Elon: Senior
Major: Sociology
Minors: Psychology; Criminal Justice
Hometown: Fort Myers Beach, FL
Other involvement on campus: AEP
Why I became a mentor: "I became a mentor to help first year students make a smooth transition from high school into college so they can be as successful as possible."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "I am looking forward to spending time with my mentees and showing them how to how fun in college while still doing well academically."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "I was excited about having the freedom to do what I wanted when I wanted to do it. I also enjoyed going around and signing up for the different activities. I was nervous about meeting new people since I had gone to the same school with the same people for 13 years."
Inspirational quote: "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying 'I will try again tomorrow' " ~ Mary Anne Radmacher
Year at Elon: Junior
Major: Finance
Minor: Sociology
Hometown: Tucker, GA
Other involvement on campus: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Multicultural Ambassador
Why I became a mentor: "To be a role model and aid to minority students entering this institution."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "Being able to be a guide for the students and more importantly a friend."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory was living in my suite with my roommates. Another memory was becoming the team leader at campus recreation and with that the struggle to balance my time."
Inspirational quote:"By any means necessary"
Year at Elon: Sophomore
Major: Undecided
Hometown: Baltimore, M.D.
Other involvement on campus: Black Cultural Society Residant Assistant- Danieley Center Isabella Canon Leadership Program
Why I became a mentor:"I had a great experience with my mentor. She was and still is supportive and helpful. She looked out for me my whole freshman year and was always there to support me. I want to give someone that same experience that I was lucky enough to experience."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "I look forward to meeting the new students and helping them with their journey. It can be difficult to be away from home. Hopefully, I can be the person that they can count on."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory of being a first year student were the people I met. I've interacted with so many people that have motivated me to change for the better. The first meeting/interaction with these people is a great memory that I will always hold onto. I was nervous about being so far from home. I wasn't sure how independent I would be and how homesick I could get. I can gladly say that being away from home was exactly what I need to grow and become independent."
Inspirational quote: "Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life, and when it comes, hold your head high, look it quarely in the eye and say, 'I will be bigger than you. You cannot defeat me.'" -Ann Landers
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Year at Elon: Sophomore
Major: Engineering, Physics
Minors: Math
Hometown: Miami, FL
Other involvement on campus: Engineering Club,
Why I became a mentor: "I became a mentor because I have a motivation to help lift others to the heights that I was helped reach myself."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "I am looking forward to getting to know and working with the amazing students that will become even more amazing individuals throughout their four years."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "Having met people that I know I can call best friends for the rest of my life. Struggle: Being a first generation college student, never having lived far from home."
Inspirational Quote: "Hang Tough" - Major Richard Winters, Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division
Year at Elon: Junior
Year at Elon: Junior
Major:Public Health Studies
Minors: Spanish; Human Services Studies
Hometown: Columbia, M.D.
Other involvement on campus: Latin American Student Organization (Vice President), Hillel, Graduate! tutoring program at Cummings High School
Why I became a mentor: "I had a very difficult transition to college and want to see multicultural students excel."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "Helping students navigate the complexities of being a multicultural student at Elon"
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "I loved pushing myself from my comfort zone and figuring out my potential. I struggled with living with roommates and finding my niche on campus."
Inspirational quote:"Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen."
Year at Elon: Sophomore
Major: Psychology
Minors: Public Health; Exercise Science
Hometown: Mooresville, N.C.
Other involvement on campus: Area Council Colonnades D, Watson/Odyssey Scholar
Why I became a mentor: "My mentor became someone who I could rely on and I want my mentees to feel the exact same way."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "Meeting a group of diverse students"
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "My best memory about being a first year students is all the organizations provided at Elon. They helped me be more involved with the community as well as meeting more friends. Something I struggled as a first year was balancing my social life with academics as well."
Inspirational quote: "Strength does not come without struggle. Relief does not come without pain. No one can help if there is no trouble. Cry and grieve, but remember that God is out in the rain with you and offering an umbrella."
Year at Elon: Junior
Major: Human Services Studies
Minors: Psychology; Public Health Studies
Hometown: Baltimore, M.D.
Other involvement on campus: Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, Elon Volunteers, Avalon Tutoring Center Volunteer Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
Why I became a mentor: "I came to Elon with so much knowledge and support because I had two older brothers go to the University. I want to be able to inspire, help, guide, and be there for the first-year students at Elon. I want to help make the adjustment to Elon the best and be there to help make their first year at Elon a memorable one."
What I am looking forward to most about mentoring first year students: "I am looking forward to being more involved on campus, building relationships with my mentees, and ensuring that the first-year students get the most out of their experiences at Elon."
My best memory about being a first year student/something I struggled with: "The best memories from my senior year were making the friendships that have last since the first week of classes. Something that I struggled with my first year was time management."
Inspirational quote: "My great concern is not whether you have failed, but whether you are content with your failure." - Abraham Lincoln
Year at Elon: Junior
Year at Elon: JuniorInspirational quote: "If it's meant to be, it will inevitably happen, regardless of obstacles."
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