About the Program
The goal of the IAFS Mentorship Program is to promote connection and professional development by aiding CU’s IAFS majors as they look past graduation and to provide alumni with meaningful opportunities to engage with current students.
IAFS aims to enhance the mentee’s undergraduate experience by offering guidance for areas of study, internship, career development, and related subjects. Sometimes it is helpful to discuss alternative strategies with an independent party, and with someone who is out in a real-world situation putting international affairs experience to work. Mentors can also foster continuing interaction with the IAFS Program, faculty, other alums, the broader CU campus, and the world outside CU. Mentors have taken what they have learned at CU, plus real life, and they can offer invaluable insights to students, giving back to the IAFS program in a meaningful way.
“During a time that has frequently been filled with equal parts uncertainty and nervous excitement for the future, having the opportunity to turn to my mentor for guidance and support over the course of my senior year has been incredible. Trying to figure out the future is daunting and overwhelming at times, but I've found the most value and clarity through connecting with those around me and trying to learn about and explore as many different avenues and opportunities as I can.”
Linnea Martin (IAFS 2022) participated in the IAFS Mentorship Program and will be joining the Indiana Governor’s Fellowship Program after graduation.
Mentorship Program Resources
This schedule is intended to provide structure to the IAFS Mentorship Program and to equip both mentors and mentees with a starting point for fruitful discussion on career development.
Each month, the Mentorship Program coordinator will send monthly emails with upcoming programs, additional information, and recommended discussion topics. These are recommendations only. Participants are welcome to adjust this schedule and rearrange as they see fit, so long as they meet monthly.
Contact Information & Feedback
Throughout the course of the program, both mentors and mentees are encouraged to contact us should an issue arise. Additionally, the program welcomes feedback from all participants to improve future mentorship experiences.
For Mentors
Evan Hanson
IAFS Advisory Board Mentorship Program Coordinator
720-467-7632
evanrowlandhanson@gmail.com
For Mentees
International Affairs Program
University of Colorado Boulder
121 UCB, Boulder CO 80309
303-492-7295
iafsmentor@colorado.edu