Take Stock mentors are back to work helping our students prepare for college, career, and life! Here’s some encouragement from the Take Stock Orange County program at Valencia College Horizon Scholars mentor, Lindsay Regruit!
“I’ve been Sebastian’s mentor since he was a freshman! He is a senior now, and it’s hard to believe the time has finally come for us to talk about college essays, college applications, and what’s next in life.”
“One of my favorite parts of being a mentor has been listening to Sebastian’s stories about school, his friends, and time with his family.”
“I offer guidance or advice when needed, but mostly I listen because I feel like that’s what Sebastian needs most in our time together. For me, our meetings are an uninterrupted ‘unplug’ time to just sit without distractions or emails and connect with another human who has fascinating ideas, thoughts, and perspectives on things.”
“Having the opportunity to work with students like Sebastian is something I am truly grateful for, and with such a minimal time commitment, I would encourage everyone to become a mentor, whether it’s for one school year or four.”
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, and these students, who are the future, deserve that gift.”
Thank you, Lindsay, and all of our Take Stock mentors for your dedication and commitment to seeing Florida students reach success in college, career, and life!