This is a free mentorship program for undergraduate and graduate students of UTEP's English & American Literature program.
Become or be paired with a mentor today!
email: utepmentorme@gmail.com
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Why seek a mentor?
The semester's are stressful, but you don't have to go through it alone. In fact, you can get through each semester with wisdom and guidence of someone who has been exactly where you are. Our mentors are some of the best and brightest graduate students studying English & American Literature. They are happy to lend a hand (or an ear!), and they want to share their experience, so you can get the most out of your undergraduate education.
Benefits
Requirements
• increase your knowledge of campus resources
• gain advice and support from a fellow student
• get a student perspective on what classes to enroll in for future semesters
• develop communication skills to work with your professors and academic advisor
• set academic/career goals
• Undergraduate majoring in English & American Literature
• Good academic standing
• Observe and uphold university standards for conduct
•Enrolled in at least one upper level literature clas
Topics: English & American Literature, Graduate School, Criticism, Theory, Researching and Writing
• understanding your syllabus
• communicating with faculty
• using Blackboard effectively
• general essay writing
• MLA style & formatting
• close reading
• critical thinking
• literary interpretation and criticism
• graduate school
• teaching and other career questions