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Five Questions With...
Angie Preston, Arts '16
(Dr. Michael Martin, Arts '93, mentor)

1. What has been one of your key findings thus far as a mentee?

One of my key finding thus far as a mentee is that there is time to take a breath. One of my biggest concerns used to be graduate school; I thought I needed to go right after I graduated. Throughout this program, I realized that there is time, and it is more valuable to take time when choosing a graduate school rather than rushing into it.

2. What advice would you offer other mentees to maximize the relationship with their own mentor?
Get involved with their mentors and go beyond the minimum meetings to build a relationship with their mentor. This could mean meeting more, face-to-face or evening emailing their mentor regarding topics of interest.

3. What are your plans for the summer? 
I am planning to take a summer course at Marquette.

4. In the remaining months of the program, what would you like to accomplish through the program?
I would like to learn more about what I should do between graduation and graduate school. I also want to work on my resume and interviewing skills.

5. Has there been anything that you didn’t expect which you’ve learned from your mentor?
The various opportunities I could have after graduation with a psychology degree, including beyond the clinical psychology route.

Angie Preston is a junior in the Klingler College of Arts & Sciences, majoring in psychology and biological sciences.

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