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"Mentoring was a journey during which I could truly reflect on how I became who I am and how to share my experiences with a student in just the right way."

"This is an opportunity to help future leaders of Finland find their path in life and in their careers. You act as a sounding board and mentor, assisting the student's own thought process with questions."

"My mentee chose me as a mentor because they wanted tips on how to write a CV for specific job ads, and talk about possible questions in a interview. I was happy to see that they got a job offer eventually."

"Helping each other navigating career paths, creating community and meaningful engagement with the concerns of fellow designers was a great learning experience on it's own. I think I benefited as much from the program as my mentee did, it is really refreshing to engage in conversation with younger —and super talented— designers. A must experience!"

"An easy way to get to know the ideas of today's students and gain something personally in return."

"I enjoyed the opportunity to give back and support a young person in finding their path."

"What I remember most from my experience is a pleasant, forward-looking, and active mentee, our good discussions, and the experience of both supporting the mentee's thinking and learning for myself. Aalto's programme is also very well-organized."

"We met regularl in a café, in nature nearby, and on campus. The couple of hour-long meetings always felt shorter than they were, and there was always more to discuss next time. My main goal was to help and encourage the mentee, and in the process, I also gained some reflection for myself. There was no trouble with the mentoring at all, and the meetings required no special preparation."