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College of Agriculture and Life Sciences 
Plant and Microbial Biology

Alumni Mentoring Program Resources

Are you a current Alumni Mentor or Student Mentee looking for more guidance? Check out our information below.

The Alumni Mentoring Program this year will be administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ CALS Alumni for Student Success (CASS) Program.

Icebreaker Questions

  • Why did you choose NC State and choose the Department of Plant & Microbial Biology?
  • Tell me about your experience at NC State and PMB.
  • How do you use the skills you learned in your degree in your current role?
  • What is something that you accomplished this year that you are proud of?
  • What are your goals for the year? For this mentoring experience?
  • What are five words you would use to describe yourself?
  • What is the greatest challenge you are facing right now professionally?
  • Where do you see yourself in ten years?
  • What is something that you want to learn?

FAQs

We require two meetings for two semesters for a total of four meetings. Mentors and mentees can meet more than this if they would like.

All NC State University Department Plant and Microbial Biology students and alumni are eligible.

No, mentors and mentees are matched based on interest and experiences through a pairing process

Of course! Any alumnus from anywhere in the world is invited to participate. Mentors and mentees are given the option to meet in person or virtually.