There are certain things that can only be learned through experiences. The benefit of having a mentor (导师) is one of the best examples. For the first time, I had someone not telling me what to do but helping me look at my options and finding an answer.
Through the Pearson Scholarship for Higher Education, I met my mentor, Lindsey Erlick. She wasn't so stubborn as I had thought. Instead of only talking about her experiences, she wanted to understand why I looked at things the way I did. Helping my mentor understand my perspective helped me better understand myself. This mentorship experience proved to me there is so much about me I never knew.
Growing up I was often taught to pursue things with a reward in mind. Moving away from the reward and trying things for the experience helped me to better understand what I really wanted to do with my life. I never knew how much potential I had until I was pushed to my limits. There were so many experiences I was passing up just because I was shy.
When my mentor shared her struggles, I think I realized how similar we really are. She battled stage fright just like me and seeing how she overcomes it every day in her job gave me the confidence that 1 could do it, too.
I realized that I loved being the change I wanted to see. My shyness melted away and I have confidence in voicing my beliefs. I joined various non - profit organizations that focused on helping the people in the community.
A. A mentoring relationship is valuable.
B. She was a very understanding person.
C. Communicating with others became a passion.
D. My experience as a learner was a key moment in my life.
E. I noticed my confidence brought about a sea of opportunities.
F. I gained opportunities to interact with my experienced mentor.
G My mentor often challenged me to find things I was passionate about.
