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Barrett alumni mentorship program

Program overview

Alumni mentors can offer a unique perspective that complements your academic experience and prepares you for your post-graduation journey. The Barrett Alumni Mentorship Program matches current undergraduates with Barrett alumni. Mentors are valuable resources who volunteer to pay it forward and share what they have learned with the next class of honors students – you! Barrett’s goal is to provide students with support, guidance, and resources, helping you make the most of your college experience and prepare for a successful transition to your post-graduation careers.

Each semester, mentees will review the mentor information and complete an application indicating their top three choices of preferred mentors. Three program tiers are offered and it is required to choose the tier that best suits your availability to ensure commitments are honored.

Program tiers

Tier 1: One-time meeting with an alum for an informational career interview
Tier 2: Matched with an alum that is available as a resource throughout one semester for questions on an as-needed basis
Tier 3: Scheduled monthly meetings with alum for the duration of one entire semester

Why become a student mentee?

Strengthen your Barrett network while preparing for a potential career path and life after graduation.

Relevant experience: Alumni mentors have firsthand experience with Barrett, ASU programs, and campus life to provide you with valuable guidance during your time at Barrett.
Career advice: Gather advice related to career development, job searching techniques, and industry-specific insights. Alumni have a real-world perspective on the job market.
Networking opportunities: Be introduced to connections, potential internships, and job opportunities that alumni often have established.
Real-life stories: Hearing about successes, challenges, and lessons learned during your mentor’s college experiences and career journeys can be motivating and informative.
Navigating academics: Develop strategies for study habits and academic success.
Setting and achieving goals: Gain help in setting and achieving personal and professional goals. Alumni can provide guidance on time management and achieving a work-life balance.
Personal development: Grow your skills in leadership and life choices. Alumni can provide insights into handling challenges and making the most of college life.
Practical advice: Learn more on topics such as budgeting, housing, and transitioning to independent living.
Inspiration and motivation: Alumni mentors can inspire and motivate by sharing their own achievements and showing what's possible with hard work and dedication.
Building confidence: Having a mentor's support can help you build confidence in your abilities and make informed decisions about your academic and career paths.

Mentee expectations

Take a proactive role in igniting your mentorship.
Honor all meetings with your mentor.
Clearly communicate your aspirations and goals.
Be open about your challenges and weaknesses.
Do not expect your mentor to know all the answers or blame them for advice that doesn’t work out.

Mentee applications

Review mentors and fill out your mentee application.

View mentors

Questions about this program? Contact barrettalumni@asu.edu.