Student Experiences

"The events were super fun and I enjoyed spending time with members of the cohort! I loved how SEED2S brought me closer to the DS community. I also enjoyed the peer mentorship because I received unfiltered and honest feedback that only a student like me would be able to provide. I am grateful to be a part of this program and I hope to become a mentor in the future!”

- Krisha Patel, Spring 2024 Mentee, Class of 2027

“My mentor helped me make a good resume for internships and job search. He also gave me advice on classes for SAS core and degree which immensely helped me. He also gave me a lot of useful tips on making projects and applying to jobs.”

- Enes Kilic, Spring 2024 mentee

“I got much useful advice from my mentor.”

-Fu You, Spring 2024 mentee, Class of 2027

“When I shared the difficulties I had during the transition, [my mentor] was listening attentively and she also shared her difficulties which gave me confidence that I can overcome them.”

- Keerthi Peruka, Spring 2024 mentee, Class of 2026

“My college transition was harder and rockier than others but [my mentor] made the semester better by helping me through my struggles and giving me great feedback and advice.”

- Spring 2024 mentee, Class of 2027

"[My mentee] said Mashaunda, Veronica, and I have made her feel confident and comfortable in her spot here and it has allowed her to venture out and pursue new opportunities she would have been too shy to. Being a peer mentor was very fulfilling, I loved giving mentees information I wish I had gotten."

- Ishita Patel, Peer Mentor, Class of 2024

"Overall, I think the mentoring role was very successful for my growth as well as the mentee's growth. Having the IDP as the main component to continuously develop throughout the semester was important in keeping the mentees on track and making sure they were improving every week. My mentoring helped the mentees know how to get the best out of Rutgers, and what resources they should use to improve academically and professionally, so overall the experience was very beneficial for both me and my mentees.”

- Abhishek Thakare, Peer Mentor, Class of 2025

“Overall, the mentoring experience greatly contributed to the mentee's personal and professional growth. It helped [mentees] lay the foundations for their careers and explore personal development. For some, this meant becoming more involved in school activities, while for others, it involved gaining the confidence to network effectively!”

- Sulphia Iqbal, Peer Mentor, Class of 2025