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Engage with COM students<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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COM Mentors: Alumni-Student Mentor Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

COM Mentors is a virtual mentoring program for alumni and students to connect. The program is led by COM Career Services. Students and alumni are matched and participate in the program for one semester. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn about the curriculum and resources for our program visit our google drive<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program occurs annually in the Spring. For any questions about the mentor program, email csmentor@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goals of the program:<\/strong>
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  1. Foster Meaningful Connections
    <\/strong>Build supportive alumni-student reciprocal relationships that encourage reflection, professional growth, and long-term career confidence.<\/li>
  2. Explore Career Pathways<\/strong>
    Provide insight into careers through personal storytelling, real-world experiences, and practical tools.<\/li>
  3. Strengthen Professional Skills<\/strong>
    Support mentees in developing the skills and mindset needed to navigate internships, job searches, and early career challenges, including interpersonal communication, responsibility, self-motivation and leadership.<\/li>
  4. Navigating Workplace Culture<\/strong>
    Encourage open dialogue about how to build collaborative relationships with colleagues with different backgrounds and perspectives while still honoring personal integrity.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Details:<\/strong>
    – Eligibility:<\/strong> Juniors, Seniors and Graduate COM students
    – Commitment: <\/strong>Four one-hour meetings
    – Duration:<\/strong> 1 semester (3-4 months)
    – Support:<\/strong> Resources and guides provided for mentors, including a list of suggested questions for mentors and mentees to ask one another during each of the four meetings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Important Dates:<\/strong>
    November 2025<\/strong> Application Opens for Students and Alumni Mentors
    December<\/strong> 2025<\/strong> Application Closes for COM Mentors Spring Cohort
    February 2026 <\/strong>Matches sent to Mentors and Mentees
    April 2026 <\/strong> Program Ends<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Read our FAQs<\/a> for more information, or email COM Mentors at csmentor@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    COM Mentors: Spring 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    To participate as an ALUMNI mentor in the program:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
    1. Sign up<\/a> to be an Alumni Mentor<\/li>
    2. Join the COM Connects group on BU Connects<\/a> <\/li>
    3. RSVP for 30-minute virtual mentor training to learn more about the program. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n