Well, that's a wrap! We had so much fun bringing you authentic conversations between UGA students and mentors on topics surrounding experiences at school, work, and life in general. We're so grateful to all of our listeners, and we hope you con

Time Management

Jul 12th, 2023 21m 48s

In this episode, our guest Melissa Earl (BBA '14), a UGA alumni mentor, shares her expertise on time management and being more productive with your schedule. She talks about the importance of accountability and how having a system to track your

Navigating Graduate & Professional School

Jun 14th, 2023 41m 14s

Are you considering pursuing a graduate or professional degree? UGA Alumni Mentors Mary Catherine Meno (AB '21) and Will Panter (BMUS '21) share their insights on how to navigate graduate and professional school successfully. As recent graduat

Preparing for Life After College

Apr 12th, 2023 28m 25s

You're about to graduate, you landed a job, and now you have to prepare to leave UGA. But what does that entail? UGA alumni mentor Loren Klein (MS '22) sheds light on preparing for life after college and how to tackle challenges post-graduation

Lessons in Leadership

Apr 5th, 2023 36m 51s

Looking to serve others through leadership? Learn from UGA alumni mentor Quinn Shelt (BA '22) and UGA Mentor Program Ambassador Nikita Shah (BS '23) as they discuss their leadership philosophies and the challenges and rewards of being a leader.

Overcommitting: How Much is Too Much?

Mar 29th, 2023 42m 12s

Let's get real. It's hard to say no. There are a lot of opportunities out there and ways to get involved on and off campus. But often we find ourselves burned out, overworked, and overcommitted. In this Real Talk: A UGA Mentor Program Podcast e

Building Your Networking & Informational Interviewing Skills

Mar 15th, 2023 35m 30s

You you've got to do it, but sometimes it's daunting to put yourself out there. UGA alumni mentor (and previous mentee) Jessica Tardy (BA '22, BS '22) and UGA alumni mentor Sloan Lewandoski (A.B. '22) help to demystify the process of networking

Navigating Financial Insecurities while in College

Mar 1st, 2023 32m 40s

If you're struggling financially as a student in college, you are not alone. UGA alumni Elena Krasovskaia (MS '21) and Kazi Rahman (BBA '17) join us to discuss their experiences at UGA while navigating financial insecurities. They share their s

Entrepreneurship

Feb 16th, 2023 48m 27s

UGA students, alumni, faculty and staff are creative and innovative people! In this episode, we're taking on the start-up and talking entrepreneurship.UGA Mentor Program Ambassador Ben Kemp (BA '22 & MS '23) and UGA alumni mentor John Longino (

Start the Year off with Mentorship in Mind

Jan 20th, 2023 14m 57s

Happy National Mentoring Month! We're starting the year off with a mentorship story featuring UGA mentee Moira La Fuente (BS '24) and her mentor Melissa Adomako (BS '13). They share how their mentorship has impacted their lives and the tremendo

Transitioning to Life After College

Dec 14th, 2022 37m 39s

In this episode, we explore transitioning to the "real world," what you need to know, and how best to prepare for the leap from student to life after college. UGA alumni mentor Brendon Mack (BSCE '17) discusses what to prepare for when you firs

Mentorship Isn't Scary - National Mentoring Day Special

Oct 19th, 2022 43m 57s

We bring you this special episode on National Mentoring Day! In honor of the day and the season, the UGA Mentor Program wants to debunk the myth that mentorship can be scary.We interviewed UGA mentee Sahar Joshi (AB & AB '24) and her mentor Wil

"Balancing" Life, School & Work

Oct 16th, 2022 44m 18s

It seems unattainable, but we all want it--the ability to balance our lives and the many competing responsibilities that come along with work, school, and life.UGA Mentee and UMP Ambassador Paige Searles (AB '24) and UGA Mentor and alumna Shayl

The Hispanic/Latinx Student Experience at UGA

Sep 27th, 2022 40m

UGA Mentee and Mentor Program Ambassador Arianna Romero (BBA '22) and UGA Mentor and alumna Jenn Kauffman (ABJ '05) join us to discuss their experiences at UGA as former and current Hispanic/Latinx students. We dive into their journeys to UGA,

Finding the Right Mentor for You

Sep 8th, 2022 32m 18s

In this episode, UGA mentee Nallely Lepiz Madrigal (BSES '23) and UGA mentor and alumna Samantha Siragusa (BSES '19 & MNR '20) discuss their mentoring relationship, how their passions align, applying to graduate school, and their views on the e

Meet the Mentor Lab

Aug 30th, 2022 24m 24s

Who are the ladies behind the lab? Meet the UGA Mentor Program team (AKA the Mentor Lab). This terrific trio shares how they came to be, their most impactful mentoring moments, what they wish you knew about the UGA Mentor Program but might not,

Optimizing Your Mentorship & College Experience

Apr 14th, 2022 32m

We're giving you an inside look into what a UGA Mentor Program mentorship looks like. In this episode, we've invited UGA student Jacob McMillan and his UGA mentor, Ben Goldklang, to discuss the details of their mentorship. We dive into networki

Emotional Intelligence

Apr 5th, 2022 40m 6s

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador Cassie Turner (BBA '22) and UGA alumni mentors Ekta Gaur (BS & AB '06) and Dr. Brian Berger (AB '08, MS '10, Ph.D. '13) discuss emotional intelligence and what it means, how to have it, and how to recognize it. Dur

Navigating a Male-Dominated Space - A Mentorship Story: Camila and Aaron

Mar 16th, 2022 35m 2s

We're giving you an inside look into what a UGA Mentor Program mentorship looks like. In this episode, we've invited UGA student Camila Daffre and her UGA mentor, Aaron Stafford, to discuss the details of their mentorship. Camila Daffre is a so

Accommodations at School & in the Workplace

Dec 13th, 2021 50m 43s

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador, Cassie Turner (BBA ‘22), and UGA alum and mentor, Dr. Scott Frasard (BBA '03, MED '06, PhD ‘11), discuss what it means to be neurodivergent and to seek accommodations at school and in the workplace. Dr. Scott Fras

The International Student Experience at UGA

Nov 17th, 2021 1h 1m

UGA student and mentee in the UGA Mentor Program, Eric Li (BBA ‘22) and UGA alum and mentor, Dr. Ruth Wangia Dixon (PhD ‘20), discuss their experiences as international students at UGA. Eric grew up in Beijing, China. At UGA, he studies market

Looking Back & Forward: A reflection on where we've been & where we're going

Aug 21st, 2021 44m 23s

UGA Mentor Program Ambassadors, Kevin Nwogu (BBA ‘22) and Elena Griggs (BBA ‘22), and their mentors, Raymond Phillips (BS ‘12 & MBA ‘18) and Mary Elizabeth Sadd (BBA ‘87), reflect on their experiences in the UGA Mentor Program from their time a

Imposter Syndrome

Apr 14th, 2021 40m 31s

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador, Bella Sci (AB ‘22), and UGA alum, Cat Hendrick (ABJ ‘20), discuss imposter syndrome and how it's impacted their journeys as students at UGA and beyond. Cat Hendrick studied journalism, sport management, and spor

The First-Generation College Student Experience

Mar 29th, 2021 48m 34s

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador, Mahi Patel (AB '23), and UGA alum, Will Ngo (BBA '07 & MBA '10), discuss life at UGA as a first-generation college student, expectations of immigrant parents, asking for help, and tips for first-generation student

Personal Growth through Mentorship

Mar 17th, 2021 35m 4s

UGA Mentor Program Ambassador, Sara Ervin (Ph.D. & MIP '23), and UGA alum, Jasmin Severino Hernandez (AB '13), discuss life after college, what it's like to be a first-generation and transfer student at UGA, their book lists, the magic of sayin