In this episode, we explore transitioning to the "real world," what you need to know, and how best to prepare for the leap from student to life after college. UGA alumni mentor Brendon Mack (BSCE '17) discusses what to prepare for when you first transition from school to the workplace. He shares his experiences on moving, considerations on getting a pet, relationships at work, budgeting, and how to make friends and find community. Since joining us for this episode, Brendon now works as a Brid...

We bring you this special episode on National Mentoring Day! In honor of the day and the season, the UGA Mentor Program wants to debunk the myth that mentorship can be scary.We interviewed UGA mentee Sahar Joshi (AB & AB '24) and her mentor Will Caplan (BA '16) about their mentorship and their fears around beginning the mentee-mentor relationship. Sahar is a third-year student double majoring in International Affairs & Religion. Will Caplan studied International Affairs, Politic...

It seems unattainable, but we all want it--the ability to balance our lives and the many competing responsibilities that come along with work, school, and life.UGA Mentee and UMP Ambassador Paige Searles (AB '24) and UGA Mentor and alumna Shayla Hill (BBA '08) discuss what it means to "balance" your life with the demands of work and school. They share helpful tips on time management and taking care of yourself among life's many obligations.Shayla Hill is a 2008 Terry College of Business Marke...

UGA Mentee and Mentor Program Ambassador Arianna Romero (BBA '22) and UGA Mentor and alumna Jenn Kauffman (ABJ '05) join us to discuss their experiences at UGA as former and current Hispanic/Latinx students. We dive into their journeys to UGA, the intersectionality of their identities, and how their involvement on campus contributed to where they are today. Jenn Kauffman graduated from the Grady College of Journalism & Mass Communication with a degree in Public Relations and a minor...

In this episode, UGA mentee Nallely Lepiz Madrigal (BSES '23) and UGA mentor and alumna Samantha Siragusa (BSES '19 & MNR '20) discuss their mentoring relationship, how their passions align, applying to graduate school, and their views on the environment and sustainability industry.Samantha studied Environmental Economics and Management, Ecology, and Sustainability during her undergraduate collegiate career. In graduate school, she pursued a Master of Natural Resources with an emphasis in...

Who are the ladies behind the lab? Meet the UGA Mentor Program team (AKA the Mentor Lab). This terrific trio shares how they came to be, their most impactful mentoring moments, what they wish you knew about the UGA Mentor Program but might not, and more! Featuring:Dr. Bethany Blumenshine (MEd '17 & EdD '22), Director of the UGA Mentor ProgramCamryn Chiu (BSW '21), Program Coordinator, UGA Mentor ProgramDestiny Loyd (AB '17, MS '18), Senior Program Coordinator, UGA Mentor Program You...

We're giving you an inside look into what a UGA Mentor Program mentorship looks like. In this episode, we've invited UGA student Jacob McMillan and his UGA mentor, Ben Goldklang, to discuss the details of their mentorship. We dive into networking tips, reframing failures, and how to make the most of your mentorship and your college experience.Jacob McMillan is a junior studying management in the Terry College of Business (BBA '23). His mentor, Ben Goldklang (BBA '20), is a Terry College of Bu...

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador Cassie Turner (BBA '22) and UGA alumni mentors Ekta Gaur (BS & AB '06) and Dr. Brian Berger (AB '08, MS '10, Ph.D. '13) discuss emotional intelligence and what it means, how to have it, and how to recognize it. During this conversation, you'll gain interview tips, ways to address conflict in the workplace, and steps to keep learning about your emotional intelligence. Ekta serves as the Organizational Change Manager at Capgemini Invent. She has over ten ...

We're giving you an inside look into what a UGA Mentor Program mentorship looks like. In this episode, we've invited UGA student Camila Daffre and her UGA mentor, Aaron Stafford, to discuss the details of their mentorship. Camila Daffre is a sophomore studying mechanical engineering with a minor in communications (BSME '24). Her mentor, Aaron Stafford (BSME '19), is a College of Engineering alum who studied mechanical engineering while a UGA student. Aaron currently serves as an Operatio...

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador, Cassie Turner (BBA ‘22), and UGA alum and mentor, Dr. Scott Frasard (BBA '03, MED '06, PhD ‘11), discuss what it means to be neurodivergent and to seek accommodations at school and in the workplace. Dr. Scott Frasard has earned three degrees from the University of Georgia. His first degree was in general business from Terry College in 2004. He then earned a Master's of Education and later completed his Ph.D. in Adult Education in 2011. Scott currently...