Next Gen Pathways: Mentee
The Next Gen Pathways program aims to support first-year graduate students by helping them navigate the complexities of grad school and the hidden curriculum. Our mentors aim to help you navigate the complexities of grad school and the hidden curriculum, find your footing within the UCI community, connect with others who have faced similar challenges, and ultimately make you feel like you belong.
Who Should Sign Up:
First-year graduate students who want to be matched with a mentor and join a program dedicated to supporting your transition into graduate school.
Time Commitment:
While there is no strict hourly requirement, we recommend meeting or checking in with your mentor at least once a month and participating in Next Gen Pathways events to fully benefit from the program.
What you’ll gain:
- A Mentor with Similar Life Experiences: Custom matching surveys ensure that mentors and mentees are paired based on shared experiences and needs.
- Networking and Social Events: Engage in opportunities to connect with peers and mentors through various events.
- Workshops: Participate in workshops designed to support your academic and personal growth.
- Access to Resources: Utilize institution-specific resources and discussion guides available on the participant dashboard via the Mentor Collective website.
Join Next Gen Pathways and embark on a supportive, enriching journey through your first year of graduate school at UCI.
How to Apply:
Use your UCInetID to sign up through Mentor Collective here: https://uci.mentorcollective.org/register/uci-grad/mentee
Deadline to sign up:
There is no deadline to sign up, you can do so at anytime during your first year. However, it’s recommended to sign up by July so you can start being a part of our events beginning in August!
*Matches will begin to be made/sent out by August 1st*
Next Gen Pathways Upcoming Events:
Our kick off event is currently in the works, check back in at a later date to see the event date and time!
Graduate Student Events to Check Out:
Make sure you create your UCI CampusGroups account and follow Graduate Division to keep up to date with all the amazing networking, social, and professional development opportunities Graduate Division offers to graduate students!
Contact
Questions? Email Rosie Victor at rvictor@uci.edu or Karen Friedlander at k.friedlander@uci.edu