tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79044840734080568372024-03-05T10:32:50.272-08:00Leadership Advancement Mentorship ProgramAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224390179494991523noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7904484073408056837.post-60670091307770388652017-05-01T08:00:00.000-07:002017-05-01T14:50:14.824-07:00Mentor of the Month<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;">
<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "lato" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Monira Gamal-Eldin. Monira is a Temple University graduate with a Bachelor's in Risk
Management and Insurance & a minor in International Business. She began her
post-degree career as a Claims Specialist at Zurich. She is now a Senior Risk
Analyst in the Risk Management Department at C.R. Bard, Inc., a medical device
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<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "lato" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We asked her, "What was one of piece of advice she wished she knew while in college?" This is what she had to say:</span></div>
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<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "lato" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"I joined LAMP as the Business Sphere lead, but transitioned to
the Treasury & Legal role just last year. My experience with LAMP has been
very rewarding. I think everyone can agree that we have so many amazing
resources within our community that we don't always utilize to the best of our
ability. Career and industry insight is one of those resources which LAMP aims
to make available to college students and job seekers through facilitating the
Mentor-Mentee relationship. The opportunity in front of us to help improve the
professional development of our Mentees is what drives me to give my all to
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<span style="color: #555555; font-family: "lato" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One piece of advice that I wish I knew in college is that
professionals want to network with you and share their advice - you just have
to ask. I remember being nervous about taking up their busy time or being an
annoyance to them, but now I know that most people are willing to set aside the
time to help you and don't see it as a burden at all. Rather, they want the
opportunity to pass on what they've learned to those who are inquisitive enough
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Time Management: A Few Tips to Manage Yourself a Little Better.</h3>
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At some point between finals’ week all-nighters and the onslaught of meetings during your 60-hour work-week, you’re going to realize: time management matters. The cost of procrastinating becomes more than just a bad effort grade, and there are no extensions in the real world.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There’s no sugarcoating it. In our world, time is truly money.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The silver lining, though, to learning the importance of time management the hard way is that you realize that <i>everyone</i> has to work hard at it. It’s not some innate talent that a few people possess. Like all good things in life, you have to try.<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are plenty of amazing resources and strategies out there on the glorious internet that help you manage your time (see <a href="http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2009/10/14/top-12-time-management-tips" style="color: #015782; text-decoration: none;">here</a>, <a href="http://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/20-quick-tips-for-better-time-management.html" style="color: #015782; text-decoration: none;">here</a>, and <a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/06/12/4-tried-and-true-time-management-techniques" style="color: #015782; text-decoration: none;">here</a>). But these are worthless if you’re not in a frame of mind that’s conducive for time management.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are a few tips to help you get your head in the game and always be on time:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Words, especially negative words, have reinforcing power. Talking about how busy you are isn’t going to make you any less busy; it’ll just contribute to your stress levels. And in a world with so much technology, <a href="http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/30/the-busy-trap/?_r=0" style="color: #015782; text-decoration: none;">we hear enough</a> about busy-ness and stress.</div>
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That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell people that you don’t have time for something. But instead of just doling out that catch-all phrase, try actually spelling out what you’re doing instead. For example, you could say, “I have to do x, y, and z, I don’t think I’ll have time for that.” You might realize you have more time than you think. If not, at least now you’ve reminded yourself of what tasks you have to do.<o:p></o:p></div>
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By breaks, I don’t mean social media time. I mean actually get up and walk around, even if it’s just to the bathroom and back. These don’t have to be long breaks either, just five minutes apiece.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lots of little breaks let you stagger your energy so you don’t get exhausted so fast. They also help clear your brain, and they give you time to work through any problems you’re stuck on. Plus, changing your posture keeps you alert and helps you focus. If you need something to remind you to take a break, check out the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique" style="color: #015782; text-decoration: none;">Pomodoro Technique</a> (and you can find free timers online!).<o:p></o:p></div>
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Hyper-focus is not an easy thing to achieve. It’s probably not even natural. And yet we’re trained to see that as a goal instead of letting our minds operate the way they’re used to.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Instead of over-exerting my brain and then getting upset with myself when I get distracted, I’ve started to keep a notebook next to me while I work. That way, whenever a random thought pops into my head, I’m able to write it down to deal with later. It’s a good way to externalize all of the other things in my head, and sometimes great ideas come out of it. After I’ve written down whatever it is that crossed my mind, it’s easy for me to go back to work with a renewed sense of focus.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, hey, I’ve done so much today, I deserve a little break. Treat yourself, right?<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are two problems with this attitude. The first and more obvious problem is that junk food is the surest route to lethargy. It weighs down on you, sucks all your energy to your stomach and makes you sleepy after the initial rush.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The second problem is thinking that fueling yourself with junk food is a treat for your body. If it makes you feel like crap afterwards, it probably was crap to begin with. If you really want to thank your body after a long day’s work, give it something that’s actually good for it. If you start to treat your body with respect, you’ll start to treat your mind with respect. And that’s how you truly treat yourself.<o:p></o:p></div>
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a skill she used and continues to use <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">is
removing distractions. “You truly cannot focus by multi-tasking. There is a
difference between walking while listening to music and carrying a coffee vs.
mentally managing three different topics on your iPad, iPhone, and Macbook Pro;
it just doesn't work that way. Setting priority and committing/guarding that
priority and time is crucial.” She also recommends the book ‘The One Thing’ by
Gary Keller as a good read. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Heidar Albandar told us that
eating healthy, and particularly a good breakfast, was key to having a good
study day. “I found that if I had a good source of protein, and ate enough to
remain hunger-free for a solid 4-5 hours, then I was going to better retain
what I read.” It is not uncommon to encounter many people who say that ‘I don't
eat breakfast because I'm not hungry in the morning’. Developing a habit is something
that takes a concerted effort and dedication and is definitely worth when it
comes to having a sound morning diet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Mohamed Ramadan added that
the best study habits he found to be successful were to always start projects,
assignment, exam prep the day it was assigned. “Procrastination is an easy trap
for college students and I found that if you start right from day one you were
one, more likely to have the material relevant to the assignment fresh in your
mind, two, less busy relative to peak times during a semester when you had
midterms/finals/several assignments due from different classes, and lastly, come
exam time you feel less stressed and overwhelmed because you've been engaging
the work all semester rather than pushing it off till the end.” </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Other skills or habits that were recommended were <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">organizational and interpersonal relations
skills such as </span><span style="color: #222222;">reading before class, reading intelligently by learning how to
skim, get a class buddy to take notes with, and using your professor’s office
hours. Again, a person really has to find what works best for your lifestyle
and way of learning. Focus on the skills that give you the best results and
push you to be the most successful you can be. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Often writing about yourself can seem daunting and for those who aren’t used to touting their achievements or writing about their experiences and life it can be an uphill task. But, it is quite pivotal to a strong personal statement that you find the narrative of your life and achievements that encapsulate your powerful story. A lot of times we believe that our story is not interesting enough or “special,” this tends not to be true. All of us have a narrative that when articulated eloquently after careful self-reflection can tell the hiring, admissions or selection committee why we are the best candidate for their, respectively, job, university or grant/scholarship. What I outline below are 2 easy steps towards writing the best personal statement.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: "calibri"; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Be yourself.” This seems pretty straightforward, but can be very hard to convey in essay form. Committees are looking for unique individuals, who are self-reflective and intelligent. When you write an honest portrayal of your life’s story, highlighting what motivated you on your path of career or studies, those reading the essays will be able to see who you are and meet you before you have even walked in the door. For example, my own background as an Egyptian-American constantly asked me to look into my roots and history. This drew me towards studying Arabic and then the history of Egypt and the Middle East. I knew that I would not be able to fully understand the culture, people, religion and language that my father attempted to pass on to myself and my siblings without an extended studies in Egypt. As soon as I found my opening I was able to convince my parents that I wanted to travel and I was off to learn about a country and people I had only known as part of the local diaspora of Egyptians in Philadelphia. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">In my process of applying to graduate school over the past few months, Aziz Jalil [Mentor and Sphere director for Science and Research] has mentored me and provided me with countless constructive feedback on both my personal statement and resume. He is a punctual and diligent person who has been responsive to emails including questions and concerns. He demonstrated a genuine interest in my success and endeavors which was evident in his positive attitude. He taught me how to highlight significant attributes and skill-sets that I have which would make me stand out from other applicants.<br /><br />In addition, he suggested different techniques and approaches that I can consider to improve my writing including grammar, structure, organization, and format. I greatly appreciate his willingness to give me guidance by sharing his knowledge and experiences with me. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">While he is a graduate student with his own responsibilities and work load, he was organized and professional by setting deadlines and would provide constructive criticism. His commentary and efforts were immensely helpful. Although back-and-forth revisions are bothersome and it was not his responsibility to continue helping me, Aziz did not push me away whenever I asked for his expertise and feedback. Once the paper was complete, a research supervisor who once served on the selection committee read my final draft and praised me on how well-written and rich it was. With Aziz’s guidance, professional advice, and approachability, I was able to meet my own expectations and meet the requirements prior to the deadline. I highly recommend him as a mentor/advisor to anyone.<br /><br />-Mentee, Science and Research Sphere</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03224390179494991523noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7904484073408056837.post-61551098564786946432017-01-28T16:05:00.003-08:002017-01-28T16:05:52.536-08:00A Look Back at 2016<div style="color: #202020; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 10px; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">2016 was an important year for us. We reached the 100 mentor-mentee milestone and created more than 45 relationships. We established partnerships with other organizations and provided our mentors and mentees with opportunities across various fields. We organized events and webinars, and even attracted the attention of local news outlets.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">Perhaps the one thing that makes our team the happiest is knowing that we've made real impacts on people's lives. It's great to hear the sweet words of a mentee who has landed a dream job, or another who has just been accepted to the grad school they've worked long and hard for. Even with these successes our team continues to assess and find ways to improve. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">2017 will be another big year for us. We want to be more focused and increase our level of quality and efficiency. As Steve Jobs said, "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected". To take our program to the next level we'll need you. We need your passion, your experience, and your dedication. I look forward to a new year and an opportunity to working with every single one of you.<br /><br />"<em>Individually</em>, <em>we are</em> one <em>drop</em>. <em>Together</em>, <em>we</em> are an ocean".</span></div>
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“Most of us don't merely take up the space the universe
intended for us.” Caroline McHugh couldn’t have said it better in her <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veEQQ-N9xWU">TED talk</a>, <i>“The Art of Being Yourself”.</i> I want you to read that first sentence again,
maybe even twice. Choosing a career path is only the start of taking up the
space intended for you, and using your given talents in a way that is both
satisfying to you and also contributing within the space you are working. If
you’re anything like me, I think it’s a little absurd to know what you ‘want’
and ‘are’ going to do for the rest of your life upon receiving your high school
diploma. Knowledge is so vast, and through the many opportunities and different
paths you may choose to take, it can sometimes feel like the paralyzing weight
of the world is crashing down on you (too dramatic?).<br />
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<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Take an </span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">MBTI
test</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> to better understand your personality strengths and how that could
look, or best fit within a career.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Talk to a </span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">career
counselor, mentor, and/or trusted professor</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> at your local university – if
they’re the right person in the right job (irony), odds are that they </span><i style="text-indent: -0.25in;">want</i><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> to help you make that decision.
Close friends and family are also good for talking through this sort of stuff.</span></li>
<li><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Think about and </span><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">write down your interests, strengths, and values</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> – this can help
guide your decision, or at least bring better awareness to what you find
important.</span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Explore
different fields and functions</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> – shadow a family friend or ask a company an
informational interview. This is not only extremely helpful, but can also open
doors for you in terms of your professional network.</span></li>
<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Use
online resources</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> like LinkedIn to meet and network with professionals.
Don’t be afraid to send someone an email asking for an informational interview.
Also, explore companies, job boards, and role descriptions. It can be daunting,
but also enlightening. (PS: I hear </span><a href="http://www.lampmentorship.com/" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">LAMP</a><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
is a great organization that can help too!)</span></li>
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important to please never forget that this is your decision to make and it is
your life you are living. A <i>job</i> is
what you choose to make it; it can either be a stream of income to help cover
your rent and pay off student loans, or your <i>career</i> can be a source of daily intrinsic satisfaction. The search
isn’t perfect, and sometimes you have to see things as stepping stones to get
to where you truly want. Be patient through the process, and learn and adapt as
much as you can during each step.<br />
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mentor of the month is Mohamed Gamal-Eldin! Mohamed is currently a
Ph.D. student in Urban Systems-History specialization in a dual program at New
Jersery Institute of Technology/Rutgers. Before coming to NJIT/Rutgers he
completed an MA in Middle East Studies at the American University in Cairo and
a bachelors in history from Temple University. His dissertation research
is on the development of secondary/peripheral cities in the 19th and early 20th
century Egypt. He's a teachers assistance at NJIT. where I also teach on architectural
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him, "What was one of piece of advice she wished she knew while in
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been involved with LAMP from the beginning and working on this project has
demonstrated the need out there for qualified mentors who understand the
challenges you will face in jumping into the post-university setting. It
has reminded me that I am not in this alone and that I must give back to the
younger generations the knowledge I've learned over the years. </span></span><br />
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I always had professors who mentored me and continue to push me in better
directions as a student and professionally, but I guess one thing I think
students under estimate is the need to seek out a professor or two who could
become an informal type of mentor. Building relationships with faculty
who have years of experience can help you make the right choice. They
know your work and see your performance in class so who better to help guide
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