The International Telementor Program (http://www.telementor.org/) is an excellent opportunity for students; whether they are diligently focused on their studies or need that boost to stay focused. Students can interact with mentors in their feild of interest for support and advice on making it into the field. Even if they change their mind later on, the information and interaction will be remembered for a lifetime and no doubt assist them with their new goals. Students can work together with professionals and get inside information on what to do, what not to do, and how to go about doing it. These relationships could also assist students when it comes to internships and when references are needed.
Students of all kinds can benefit! Students who are actively engaged in their studies and who are determined to achieve their goals would obviously benefit by getting advice and information. Students who lack the determination could benefit from the mentor's advice whether it be academic or social. These relationships will allow the students to find a local, real life idol that they can look up to.
I personally wish I had the opportunity to participate in such a program. High school created a lot of free time that I could have spent focusing on gaining insight and skills I would need in my future. The opportunity, although different for others, could benefit students like myself. Even now that I’ve entered college and my time has come short, I would consider interacting in such a remarkable program. The opportunity would provide endless benefits and much needed guidance. This is definitely something I would want to be involved in and would definitely try to promote in my classroom!
That is some pretty nice information! If i was in high school and if they had that kind of program I would jump on it as quickly as possible but somtimes at that age distractions are everywhere so it would be hard to get into that kind of program. I know i wouldnt but if I had the mentallity that have now, back then it would be great!...
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great website to fit the audience it is meant for. I think that being able to communicate with professionals in the fields the students are looking to go into really could benefit them. They would be able to find out things from an insider in the profession, whether good or bad, and be able to make decisions on whether they still want to personally be in that field. They would also have someone that they could go to, to figure out what they need to do to make sure they are on the right track for the particular field. I think this would be no less than a great thing to participate in!
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