Mentorship

First Generation Support Services offers two mentoring programs that support UCSF First Gen students and connect them to faculty, staff, and alumni. Mentors can bring a fresh perspective, normalize our struggles, help us navigate through our academic and professional endeavors, ask you the hard questions, and serve as a source of inspiration and support.

If you would like to volunteer to be a mentor, complete the application here. (Note that the mentorship programs begin in the Fall.)

How to Apply

Mentoring Program (Student-Alumni/Faculty/Staff)

Fill out the First Gen Mentorship Program application to be matched to a mentor.

Things you should know

This mentorship program is intentional and dedicated to finding the best match possible for you
The mentors in this program identify as first gen
Use the UCSF Mentor Mentee Resource Guide after being paired with your mentor.
If you have questions or feedback about your experience regarding the First Gen Mentorship Program contact First Generation Support Services

Buddy Program (Student-Student)

BE A PEER MENTOR (Big Buddy) - Are you a current FG2C student who has survived their first year at UCSF? Are you interested in showing newer FG2C students the ropes? Maybe you've got some advice to share? Please contact our office to learn how you can share your wisdom. Register to be a Peer Mentor (First Gen Buddy).

FIND A PEER MENTOR (Little Buddy) - If you are looking to find a Peer Mentor (First Gen Buddy), please fill out the First Gen Buddy Program form.

Please note that you may be paired to someone outside of your program or school.

Resources

Mentor Relationships
Read Sara Ayazi's (former career counselor with the Office of Career and Professional Development) tips on:

See an archive of all of her tips.

Mentor Resource Guide
We created this resource guide to help you navigate your mentorships. Feel free to explore the guide for timelines, sample questions, and tools for a successful mentorship. Download a copy of the Mentor Resource Guide.

(Photo above is of Professor Jody Baron, MD, PhD (left), with Audra Johnson, PhD, a UCSF postdoc alumna. Photo by Susan Merrell.)

Mentoring/Support During a Crisis
Learn more about Mentoring/Supporting Students Inclusively During a Crisis by viewing the Office of Career and Professional Development’s presentation below.

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome by Tiffany Lam

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