Mentorship Program
A2A (Anteater2Anteater) provides free mentorship to all college students! Select a track to connect with peers, UCI alumni, and industry professionals. Whether you're seeking guidance on academics, career, or personal growth, A2A is here to support you and enhance your college experience.
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Mentorship Tracks for Winter 2025
This quarter, many of the tracks will be based on content from best-selling books, curated by the A2A mentors. Each mentorship track will meet weekly for 3 - 4 weeks.
How to Win Friends & Influence People
By: Dale Carnegie
Integrity: Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality
By: Dr. Henry Cloud
How to Know a Person
By: David Brooks
Selected Chapter Titles:
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A simple way to make a good first impression
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An easy way to become a good conversationalist
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If you're wrong, admit it
Selected Chapter Titles:
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In Touch With Reality
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Eat Problems for Breakfast / Getting Better all the Time
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When You're Small, You're Bigger
Selected Chapter Titles:
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The Power of Being Seen
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The Epidemic of Blindness
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Life Stories
How to Win at College
By: Cal Newport
Big Questions of Life
Tips Include:
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Don’t do all your reading
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It's ok to drop classes
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Care about your grades but ignore your GPA
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Always be working on a “grand project”
Topics:
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Exploring perspectives on purpose, identity & the meaning of life
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Is truth relative or objective?
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Is there a God? If so, how can I believe in a God I can't see?
Mentor Spotlight
Meet our dedicated mentors, here to guide and support you throughout your college journey. We’re excited to connect and help you make the most of your college experience and beyond!
Past Mentorship Tracks
College, What Do?
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Get the inside scoop about UCI from alumni
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Academic Study Habits
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Ask your questions about majors, college, and anything else
Career Launchpad
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Guidance from industry professionals
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Craft a standout resume & cover letter
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Prepare for job applications, LinkedIn, & interview skills
Next Level Leadership
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Learn to be a person who can make an impact
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Discover your potential for growth in college
Relating Authentically
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Making & sustaining long-lasting friendships
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Learn to skip the small talk & connect at a deeper level
Big Questions of Life
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Exploring perspectives on purpose, identity & the meaning of life
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Is truth relative or objective?
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Is there a God? If so, how can I believe in a God I can't see?