Making an Impact Through Mentorship

We are grateful to the mentors and mentees who immerse themselves in their mentorship experience and make a positive impact on our community. 

Below are incredible stories of impact from the 2020-22 virtual mentorship program.

Photo for the news post: Creating Your Own Story: Starting Your Career with the Right Mentor
June 9, 2022

Creating Your Own Story: Starting Your Career with the Right Mentor

Creating Your Own Story: Starting Your Career with the Right Mentor

Creating Your Own Story: Starting Your Career with the Right Mentor Alumni mentor, Rita Celli and mentee, Sissi De Flaviis, share their mentorship journey   The field of journalism is not for the feign of... More
Photo for the news post: The Value of New Experiences on Your Career Journey
October 6, 2021

The Value of New Experiences on Your Career Journey

The Value of New Experiences on Your Career Journey

The Value of New Experiences on Your Career Journey Alumni Mentor, Eugene Lundrigan and mentee, Ellena Damini, share their mentorship journey   Sprott School of Business student Ellena Damini is passionate about making an impact... More
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September 27, 2021

Learning Through Sharing

Learning Through Sharing

Learning Through Sharing Alumni Mentor, Vicken Koundakjian and recent alumna and mentee, Aidan Russell share their mentorship story   No academic journey is the same, and no student’s path to success is linear. However, there... More
Photo for the news post: A Shared Passion for Creating Impact
September 9, 2021

A Shared Passion for Creating Impact

A Shared Passion for Creating Impact

Alumni Mentor, Christopher Braeuel, and graduate, soon-to-be graduate student and mentee, Ozan Ayata, share their mentorship story   Ozan Ayata grew up with a deep fascination to learn more about the complex problems that shape... More
Photo for the news post: Finding Connection through Helping Others and Public Service
August 24, 2021

Finding Connection through Helping Others and Public Service

Finding Connection through Helping Others and Public Service

Finding Connection through Helping Others and Public Service Alumni Mentor, Hanna Stewart, and recent graduate and mentee, Rema Al Nader, share their mentorship journey   Your job can consume a significant part of your life.... More
Photo for the news post: Prioritizing Passion in Your Career Journey
August 3, 2021

Prioritizing Passion in Your Career Journey

Prioritizing Passion in Your Career Journey

Prioritizing Passion in Your Career Journey MPNL graduate and mentor, Dwaine Taylor and recent psychology graduate and mentee Qaila Walji, share their mentorship journey   As Qaila Walji entered the final year of her undergraduate... More
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June 29, 2021

Mentorship Isn’t a Handout – It’s a Hand Up

Mentorship Isn’t a Handout – It’s a Hand Up

Mentorship Isn’t a Handout – It’s a Hand Up Bachelor of Arts graduate and mentee, Carleigh Hobson and Alumni Mentor, Liam Scott share the importance of mentorship and seeking support.   Before entering Carleton University... More
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May 27, 2021

A Match for Success

A Match for Success

Engineering graduate and mentor, George Hajecek, and Master of Aerospace Engineering candidate, Bill Parsons, reflect on their mentorship match and transitioning into the workplace In 1993, George Hajecek found himself at Carleton University’s Admissions Office,... More
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May 17, 2021

Inspiring Confidence and Personal Growth

Inspiring Confidence and Personal Growth

Inspiring Confidence and Personal Growth  M.A. graduate and mentor, Alana Dunbar, and Anthropology student and mentee, Jayani Srigouranga, share their mentorship journey   Jayani Srigouranga was a shy and quiet student at the Department of... More

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