Blog 23: Senior Project Reflection

(1) I am proud of my mentorship experience. When I started my mentorship with CHAP,I had no idea what I would be getting myself into. The only information I had about the program was that they worked to help out the homeless community in Claremont, which made me a bit hesitant. At first I did not see myself being able to relate to CHAP, that I would have a hard time being passionate about  what I would be learning. I am glad that I was able to keep an open mind, stay positive, and take my hesitance towards mentoring at CHAP and turn it into a great learning experience. 

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(3) What helped me with my senior project the most was my mentor. My mentor really gave me so much information and took the time to really understand the senior project. My mentor was always sure to make sure I had all the information I needed.

(4) Though I loved where how my mentorship experience turned out, I would have liked to have been able to avoid the stress of having to find a mentor late in the game. If I could go back I would ask more questions when talking to a potential mentor, so that way there would be no surprises that could get in the way of having them as a mentor. 

(5) My mentorship experience has inspired me to be involved in CHAP or programs like it. It has given me a new perspective and passion. 

Before I started my mentorship with CHAP  had a narrow minded idea of the homeless community, by spending time and getting to know the group of homeless individuals at CHAP, I was able to see that these people are working hard and deserve the opportunity at another chance.