Mentoring to me is a connection made that helped me acknowledge the different aspects of my academic and personal life. My mentor and I had a trusted relationship we built from the bottom all the way to the top. I will never forget the life lessons and authenticity that came from this experience. For me and my mentor, we talked about personal interests, like my passions for writing and public speaking. At times we even talked about things that put a smile on our faces like our favorite snacks or favorite television show. Mentoring was a friendship made and also a coach that helped steer me into the right path. 

I gained specific insights on how to manage my anxiety and manage life when it becomes stressful, I also gained insights on bettering myself and becoming my best self through life advice and having someone to talk to. Not only to talk to but to look up to in their professional lives. Overall, my mentor was the key to new and different doors.