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Mentorship Program

2007

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A unique web-based program to bring the participatingBESU alumni and students together to:

Foster informal, one-to-one networking

Shareprofessional knowledge

Counsel in career planning

Assist in professional development

Buildstrong future alumni

2007 Mentorship Program

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To build a support system betweenpresent students and alumniacross the globe to assist students

in making the right career andacademic choices, and to developa strong, global network

2007 Mentorship Program

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All present students of BESU (includes undergraduate and graduatestudents from all disciplines) are eligible to benefit from this free andrich program

The program is expected to offer:

Frequent and continuous dialogue between the student and the

mentor (alumni) on wide ranging topics Assistance to make right career decisions, based on the experience of

the mentor

Assistance in identifying various research and higher studiesopportunities across the globe

Assistance in networking with the wider BEC (BESU) alumnicommunity, located in various cities in India and abroad

Other career related advices

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Financial assistance of any kind. Alumni scholarship program is the

right channel for financial assistance during studentship in BESU

Job offers, either in India or in abroad. The mentor can and willassist the student (mentee) in identifying opportunities, but the

student is ultimately responsible to make that happen, based on

his/her academic credentials and skill sets

Commitment to provide research or teaching assistantship in

universities in India or in overseas. The mentor can and will assist

the student (mentee) in identifying higher studies opportunities

and/or available scholarship, but the student is ultimately

responsible to make that happen, based on his/her academic

credentials and financial needs

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Time

Commitment

Exposure to global alumni community

Invaluable knowledge / experience of life

after graduation

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Commitment and sincerity Respect the time and

commitment from the mentor alumni

Confidentiality Maintain the integrity of the program andprivacy of your mentor

Help networking Help organize alumni seminar and support

GAABESU initiatives like scholarships etc. Giving back Commit yourself to be a mentor when you

graduate, as a repayment for the cause

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Higher studies in India / overseas

Interest to pursue higher studies in otherprofessional areas - MBA, MCA, Inter-disciplinary

Information on sector-specific employmentopportunities in India and abroad (Government,

Information Technology, Manufacturing etc.)

Other personal and professional development

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Be ready to provide:

Current year in BESU

Department and Expected degree

Area(s) of mentoring interest in order of preference

Primary email ID

If recipient of scholarship or admission grants

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Mentorship Program Office will manually match

interest of students and mentors and communicate to

you via email. Typical matching criteria:

Need of the student (higher study, career goal, etc) Relevance of Dept. of the student and BEC dept. & area

of professional expertise of the mentor

Existing commitment and additional criteria establishedby the mentor/s

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Once paired with mentor, you are on your own!

But here are some tips to make the most of it:

Stay in touch with your mentor periodically

Set a realistic expectation - value mentors time

commitment

Have clear goals and agenda when you interact - its your

job to keep the mentor engaged, not the other way round

Send your periodic feedback to mentor@becollege.org

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