Finding a mentor who aligns with your goals, values, and working style can be one of the most transformative aspects of graduate school. This workshop will explore how to identify the type of mentorship you need, recognize supportive mentorship qualities, and build meaningful, mutually beneficial mentoring relationships. Whether you already have a mentor or are still searching, this session will provide practical guidance to help you navigate the process with confidence.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand different types of mentors and mentorship roles in graduate education.
• Identify characteristics of effective mentors and healthy mentoring relationships.
• Clarify their own needs, expectations, and goals for mentorship.
• Develop strategies for initiating, cultivating, and maintaining productive mentorship connections.
• Recognize common mentorship challenges and learn approaches for addressing them constructively.

We hope you’ll join us for this interactive and informative session!