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FGC Mentor Guide
The mentor program guide provides an overview of the program, tips for helping your mentee navigate the college experience, and resources to be used by mentors.
Our First-Gen Mentor Program connects first-gen students living at Maxcy College with faculty, staff, and students who are living, working, and studying at USC! Mentoring benefits both the mentor and mentee, through shared experiences and the journey of navigating college life together.
Maxcy First-Gen LLC residents will be assigned a mentor. You will be emailed your mentor's contact info mid-September, along with other program details.
Benefits of the mentoring program include:
Email Melissa Kupfer for more info.
A first-gen mentor must be one of the following:
A Cocky Crew provides support to the mentor and mentee through one-on-one meetings and small group activities. A Cocky Crew will typically include:
If you are a mentor who is a natural-born event coordinator and planner - you may enjoy the role of the Cocky Crew Lead! In addition to planning group activities, the lead will collect and share mentor feedback monthly to the First-Gen Center.
The mentor program guide provides an overview of the program, tips for helping your mentee navigate the college experience, and resources to be used by mentors.