STUDENT EXPECTATIONS • E-mail your mentor ONLY from the e-mail address assigned to you by the E-Mentoring program. • Write! Don’t be afraid to ask questions. • Remember that e-mailing with your mentor is like a conversation – comment on what your mentor writes to you or answer any questions that your mentor asks. Your mentor will do the same. • Keep in mind that your mentor may not immediately know what your interests are or what challenges you face. Don’t be afraid to share so that they can offer advice based on their own experiences. You will probably be surprised at how much they understand your goals and challenges and how much they care. • Your mentor can help you set goals, listen to your concerns without being judgmental and help you find solutions to problems. • Although your mentor may offer advice concerning challenges and goals you face, your mentor cannot offer legal help or counseling. • Many of the mentors are more accustomed to dealing daily with adults and may not instantly plug in to the latest cool news and tunes - bear with them. • Remind your mentor when you have school breaks/vacations so they know they will not be hearing from your for a while. • Your mentor has a demanding schedule. He/she may be in trial or have some pressing matter that has taken all their focus temporarily. Do not interpret this as a sign your mentor is not interested or does not care. Continue to initiate contact and notify your AVID Coordinator or HEA if you haven’t heard from your mentor in a while. • If your mentor cannot attend an event in person, it does not mean they are not interested in you or don’t want to be your mentor!!! Because of their demanding schedules, not all mentors can make it to live events.