MENTOR PROGRAM
Women in Media’s mentor program will personalize members’ networking experience by connecting upper and underclassmen to share ideas and advice. Mentees will have the opportunity to form personal and professional relationships with their peer mentor in a low-stakes, casual setting.
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1-on-1 guidance through the Grady application process
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Opportunity to connect and network with WIM upperclassmen
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Semester-long program
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Explore topics like: how to have a successful internship search, navigating Grady majors, general college advice
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Choose a new mentor for the Spring Semester!​
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1-on-1 Resume, Email Signature, LinkedIn Profile, and Portfolio review session
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Participate in special mentor-mentee social
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Access to Mentor Program IG story
MENTEE PERKS
We listened to your feedback and added new perks for the Spring semester!
REQUIREMENTS
Mentees will have the opportunity to choose their mentors from the linked SignUp Genius in a few weeks and once paired, and will be in charge of their own schedules. Remember, this is meant to be fun, casual program! It's up to you to make the most out of it.
Mentors
Mentees
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must:
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be a junior, senior, or already accepted into Grady
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be willing to dedicate time to fostering a relationship with their mentee
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keep in contact with mentee regularly for the full semester
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Attend mentor program meeting and social
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be a Women in Media member (registered online)
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If you are interested in being a mentor for the Spring 2021 semester, please fill out this form:
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be a freshman, sophomore, or intended-Grady student
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be willing to dedicate time to fostering a relationship with their mentor
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keep in contact with mentor regularly for the full semester
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Attend mentor program meeting and social
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be a Women in Media member (registered online)
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If you are interested in being a mentee for the Sping 2021 semester, please fill out this form:
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SPRING MENTOR PROFILES
Jackie Jefferson
Junior, EMST
Major 2/Certificate: Sociology, New Media
Extracurriculars: The Industry, Black Felicity, Sixth Sense at UGA
Interests: Banking, painting, astrology
Favorite TV/Movies: Money Heist, Now You See Me, Fast and Furious
Career Goals: Film Editor, Work on commercials and movie trailers
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Can help with: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios, Grady Classes/Information, Navigating Campus, Media Industry Information, Personal Advice
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Alise Crittendon
Junior, Advertising
Minor/Certificate: New Media, Interdisciplinary Writing
Extracurriculars: WIM President, Intern for Heartbeat Agency, InfUSion Magazine
Interests: Painting, DIY crafts, cooking videos, karaoke
Favorite TV/Movies: Disney, RomComs
Career Goals: Copywriter for cosmetics, skincare, or fitness company
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Can help with: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios, Internship/Job Search, Grady Classes/Information, Navigating Campus, Media Industry Information, Personal Advice
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Sasha Kopca
Junior, EMST
Minor/Certificate: Film Studies
Extracurriculars: WIM E-Board, Delight, Intern for Chair 10 Productions
Interests: Tennis, drawing, baking
Favorite TV/Movies: Marvel, Rocky, The Office, Parks and Rec, This Is Us
Career Goals: Screenwriter for TV and Film
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Can help with: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios, Internship/Job Search, Grady Classes/Information, Navigating Campus, Media Industry Information, Personal Advice
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Caroline Kurzawa
Junior, Journalism
Minor/Certificate: Women's Studies, Public Affairs
Extracurriculars: WIM E-board, ServeUGA, Delta Phi Epsilon, ONASPJ, IMPACT, Dawg Camp, Intern at Appen Media
Interests: Reading, baking
Favorite TV/Movies: The Bold Type, The Office, The Crown
Career Goals: Working in government communications​
Can help with: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios, Internship/Job Search, Grady Classes/Information, Navigating Campus, Personal Advice
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Heather Mcabee
Junior, Public Relations
Minor/Certificate: New Media and Women's Studies
Extracurriculars: WIM E-Board, InfUSion Magazine, Rouge Magazine, The Industry, Grady Newsource
Interests: Movies, art, making collages, hiking, reading
Career Goals: Represent organizations that make society more inclusive and progressive
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Can help with: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios, Grady Classes/Information, Navigating Campus, Personal Advice
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Chandler Call
Junior, Advertising
Minor/Certificate: Music Business
Extracurriculars: Miracle Hospital Relations Committee, Wishmakers on Campus, AdClub
Interests: Social media, traveling, playing guitar
Favorite TV/Movies: One Tree Hill, Yellowstone
Career Goals: Tour promotions for Nashville musicians
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Can help with: Resumes, Cover Letters, and Portfolios, Grady Classes/Information, Navigating Campus, Media Industry Information, Personal Advice
