Mentorship in Action

Tooba Sindhu, a 2025 C.A.M.P. grad, shares how meaningful mentor relationships are helping students gain confidence, explore careers, and envision their futures with clarity. 

Q: How has the mentorship program helped in your transition to college? 

A: My mentor is someone who recently graduated with his degree, and he went to a college that was a similar size to mine. This really helped me connect with my mentor, as I could discuss all the issues of going to a big college: finding a community, rushing to get to the next class, and large class sizes. My mentor was there for me when I had any questions about being at college, whether those questions were about classes, extracurriculars, or my career. 

Q: Why is it important to have a connection with a young professional connected to your field? 

A: Having a young professional is extremely helpful. Someone who was in your spot not too long ago truly understands exactly how you feel and gives great advice. My mentor helped me several times when I was panicking about the job market or classes. He told me that these were things he felt, but that everything turned out okay. Seeing my mentor’s success gave me hope that I could get through all the difficulties of an engineering degree as well. 

Q: How would you describe the importance of mentorship? 

A: Mentorship is amazing because it is really a light that guides you. My mentor is the only person that I know who recently graduated with an engineering degree. I do not have anyone else with an engineering degree who can help me. Being able to have someone who can relate to what I am going through is a huge support on its own. Furthermore, I can reach out to my mentor and ask about engineering classes, my resume, and so on. My mentor also helped me navigate homesickness. I am extremely grateful to have a mentor to help me through college.