Mentors
Mentors are undergraduate students at Wingate University who identify or empathize with students who are historically underrepresented in higher education. Wayfind Scholars in their last year of high school are also invited to mentor new scholars in middle school. Mentors provide academic support and guidance to small groups of scholars. Program directors provide mentors with training to implement the Wayfind curriculum. The directors also organize social and team-building activities for mentors.
To become a Wayfind mentor, Wingate students should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, submit two letters of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor, and successfully complete an interview with program directors.
WAYFIND MENTORS
Majoring in Psychology
My favorite thing about Wayfind is having the opportunity to connect with scholars and offer some of the knowledge that I have gained through experience as a first generation college student.
Majoring in Elementary Education
The Wayfind Program is a wonderful opportunity for prospective college students to get more insight about the process of applying for college and what is needed. The program is life changing for Union County students, and I am honored to be apart of multiple lives in Wayfind!
Majoring in Psychology
Wayfind is a great opportunity to be a part of because the mentors can watch scholars learn and grow. It also provides scholars a resource to learn, to ask questions, and to gain more skills before entering college.
Monroe High School, '23
Wingate University, '27
I like Wayfind because of all the fun activities we do to help us get to know each other. If we ever need help with something we have a whole group of people to help us out.
Monroe High School, '23
Wingate University, '27
Intends to major in Criminal Justice
Being able to become a mentor to others my senior year of high school has been my favorite part of Wayfind.
Monroe High School, '23
Wingate University, '27
Intends to major in Social Work
Being in Wayfind has been a very fun experience. Summer Camps every year sound fun to me!
Majoring in History Education
Wayfind is a great opportunity to gain the skills and resources to help you in school both high school and college.
Majoring in Biology
Mentors are here to focus on all aspects of YOU; we're a big family and are excited to support you as you grow into your full potential!
Forest Hills High, '23
Wingate University, '27
Intends to major Psychology
My favorite things about Wayfind are the activities like hands-on projects, art, and board games. We learn about Wayfind, Wingate University, and each other. I enjoy Camp Wayfind the most because of all the fun things we do during the summer.
Majoring in Sports Communications
From working with amazing scholars to jumping across a table while playing Spoons -- I always enjoy Wayfind's atmosphere!