UIC Connected – Alumni Mentoring
We have moved the Engineering Mentoring to UIC Connected, an exclusive virtual networking platform to connect with fellow alumni and current students for mentorship and career growth!
Become a Mentor! Sign up here
Purpose Heading link
Here are inspiring ways you can impact a current UIC engineering student:
- Offer career/life advice and suggestions overall
- Share in depth experiences that have shaped your professional career
- Provide ideas about different directions to pursue and help identify interests
- Help the student develop professional connections and skills
- Discuss projects in your field to give the student a glimpse on what to expect in the workplace
- Discuss ideas on what to do after completing a degree (e.g. attend grad school, complete a certification)
- Talk about current trends and skills in the industry
- Give insight on specific skills to make the student more marketable
Student Testimonials Heading link
“The most important take away for me was seeing the work my mentor does and hearing about his work. School on its own would not have shown me what project management or design building could be.” —Kitty, senior, civil engineering (featured in the photo with her mentor)
“My mentor has given a lot of insight in all the questions I have been asking. We mostly talk about school stuff and research.” —Danilo, senior, computer engineering
“My mentor has been great. We had phone conversations once every couple of weeks and he gave me excellent advice regarding school, projects, and finding a job. I even got a tour of his work place and what they do.” —Xiong, senior, electrical engineering
“I received a plethora of advice regarding the real world and the experiences encountered by my mentor that has, quite honestly, helped me immensely. His experience regarding graduate school helped me to open my eyes at the possibility of going myself. I am immensely fortunate to have spoken to such a humble and wise individual.” —Brandon, senior, mechanical engineering