Honors Mentoring

I have been a peer mentor in the Honors College for three years which has benefited me by developing my leadership and interpersonal skills.

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I have had several mentors at FGCU and elsewhere that have instilled values in me that I hope I have attempted to share with my mentees over the years. Two notable mentors have been Courtney Satkowski and Dr. Alexander Philip. From Courtney, I have learned to share my vision and passion in my leadership roles to help inspire those I lead. She helped me understand the importance of communication in creating effective events and the need to remain adaptable when events do not go according to plan. From Dr. Philip, I have learned the importance of listening to others to instill trust and to better understand them. He taught me to remain curious about life and how inquiring about others shows a great deal of compassion. 

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In my first two years as an Honors Mentor, I met bi-weekly with a group of six first-year Honors students where I learned to hold effective meetings and remain organized. We discussed their academic and social goals for the semester during one-on-one meetings and built relationships through group activities. I have had mentees with very different goals of mine. It has been an interesting experience giving guidance to students of other majors. I feel proud of my mentees when they grow into leadership roles and find their paths. Now, in my third year as a Lead Mentor, I meet bi-weekly with a group of three first-year students and offer advice to other Honors Mentors as needed.

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Last year, I developed a mentoring philosophy and showcased it in this video. Please watch below.