Benefits:
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It is an excellent way of expanding your personal & professional network by making global friends through the program.
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It’s a project that shows interpersonal communication, mentoring, and leadership skills that can enrich your experiences at USC and boost your resume.
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It’s a great way of giving back to the Viterbi School and USC by helping new Trojans.
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Mentors will get support from the VASE office for attending various social events and gifts.
Responsibilities:
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A mandatory training session will be scheduled for all mentors before the mentees are assigned.
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Each mentor will be connected with 1-2 mentees in the same academic department at the same degree level.
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Mentorship begins with email correspondence before new students arrive on campus. The mentorship will continue throughout the new students’ first semester.
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After connecting, mentors are expected to answer questions and offer general advice on arrival and graduate student life to mentees.
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Mentors are required to meet mentees at least once in person (or virtually), and be prompt of communications on emails or other agreed social media platforms.
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The Viterbi VASE office will organize or collaborate with student organizations on social events for mentors and mentees.
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Mentors are not expected to give assistance on mentee’s assignments or tutoring.
Eligibility:
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Prefer students who won't have an internship out of the LA area in the Summer.
