My mentorship was a valuable experience in the sense that it
allowed me to better myself at something I love, and it taught me how to share
my passion for engineering with younger students. Working with the students at
North Forsyth Middle School was an incredible opportunity. It was very
rewarding to be able to help influence the next generation of engineers and
roboticists with the hopes that they might pursue the same experiences I have
been fortunate enough to have in engineering. I worked very closely with these
students and got to see them progress over the school year, as they learned how
to combine the fundamentals of engineering and design with team work and
tenacity to create something new and exciting. I learned so many valuable
lessons from not only working with the students, but by working under my mentor
who gave me insight into a whole new career field.
My mentorship has prepared me for the future, by not only
strengthening my foundations in engineering, but by teaching me how to
affectively share my passion with others. It taught me communication skills, professionalism,
and much more. My workplace gave me a unique experience, as it allowed me to
work in a professional setting, while experiencing both formal and informal
interactions on a day to day basis as I not only interacted with teachers and
engineers, but I also grew to know the personal experiences and aspirations of
the students I was working with.
All on all, the experience was very positive. I wish to
continue my education and pursue a degree in mechanical engineering, so that I
may start a career as a professional engineer. I took the mentorship not only
to have the opportunity to share my love for engineering with other students,
but out of an interest in engineering education with the hopes that it would
give me perspective into another potential career field. I can now say that
although I had an overwhelmingly positive experience, I do not wish to pursue a
career in education, but rather in engineering. My passion lies in the
satisfaction that comes of using careful design and craftsmanship to create
something new. My goal is to turn that passion into a career.
