My mother stressed to me the need to help students who weren’t so fortunate — students who were academically talented but financially challenged. She felt strongly that it was our responsibility to help.
By sharing my personal experiences and insight, I was able to be very transparent with my mentee about how I got here and the next steps she needs to take to stay on course.
USF gave me the freedom to pursue my own intellectual interest. ... This is one way I could show my appreciation.