Program Description
The Boston College Graduate Mentor Program matches Boston College graduate and professional students with Boston College undergraduate students from low income, first generation, or underrepresented backgrounds. The program is designed to help participants share experiences around graduate studies, how the choice was made to pursue a particular discipline, and the challenges and rewards of being a graduate student. The ultimate goal is to have participants share stories and offer support and guidance in exploring graduate work.
Eligibility
Any graduate or professional school student at Boston College is eligible to be a mentor. An understanding of issues facing first generation and underrepresented college students is essential as is a willingness to share one’s own experiences in applying for and attending graduate school.
Time commitment
The program will run from October 2009 through May 2010. The fall term schedule will require one training session with all participants and mentees, two informal one-on-one meetings between Mentor and Mentee between October and December, an educational meeting in November, and a final event with all participants in December. The spring term session will have a similar format pending the recommendations of program participants.
Mentor matching
The undergraduate students will read and select a mentor based on academic and personal interests. Therefore, it is important to describe your experiences and interests carefully.
Application procedures
Please complete the application below. Applications for 2009-2010 program are due on September 30, 2009.
Any questions can be directed to Joy Galarneau, Acting Director, Graduate Student Life at joy.galarneau@bc.edu or 617-552-1851.