student photo It’s no secret that YEAH program alumni have a way of sticking around long after they enter college. They return to the YEAH program, this time as mentors for the latest crop of YEAH participants. Why would these busy college students and business professionals want to do so? We asked our YEAH graduates to share their thoughts about their mentoring experiences.
"My experience as a YEAH mentor has been very exciting and rewarding throughout the recent years. This is a program that all students should participate in at CAL!" ---Yeah graduate and mentor, Thomas Woo

"Participating in the YEAH program as a mentor has given me the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than myself. When I was approached two years ago to join the program, I was a little hesitant at first because I didn't think I could commit the time. As I think back to that moment, I cannot believe that I almost let the opportunity pass me by. Working with middle and high school students on valuable life and business skills has allowed me to make a small difference in their lives, but it's much more than just a simple one-way exchange: these students have enriched my life in so many ways, teaching me how to become a more appreciative, supportive, and understanding person." ---YEAH mentor, Colin Da Cunja

"YEAH - to some it's an adverb, to me it's definitely a verb. YEAH is an action that makes a difference in many people's lives. I have been involved with YEAH for over 4 years, and I can only hope that I was able to affect the lives of my mentees as much as they have affected mine." --- YEAH mentor ,Viktoriya Safris

"My high school experience in YEAH has transformed my educational career by allowing me to advance in college confidently, and continues to be a major influence in all of my endeavors as I tackle new opportunities and meet new people." ---YEAH graduate and mentor, Demetra Matin

"I consider my experience mentoring with YEAH a definite highlight of my college career, one that made my time at Haas all the more special and rewarding to be involved in an organization that allowed me to give back to my community. It was a privilege to work with the YEAH middle school students to teach them business principles and help them build their own social enterprise. Watching them grow, take ownership and become leaders throughout the process is what inspired me most to continue my involvement with YEAH even post graduation." ---YEAH mentor, Michelle Vega
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