Colette R.
She/her • majoring in Art History and Theater & Performance Studies • class of 2025
PRO TIP:
When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.
Questions to ask yourself:
- Would the student find this person inspiring?
- Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?
EDUCATION
Watch Colette R. break down a subject they’re passionate about.
WHY THIS MATTERS:
Our mentorship sessions happen virtually over Zoom. It’s important to get a sense of how someone’s personality can come through on a video call. The best way to ensure your student is excited about learning is to have someone on the other side that they look forward to talking to.
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT (SO FAR)
In my freshman year fall semester I took a class in architecture, something I had never studied before. For my final project, I recreated architect Gerrit Rietveld’s military stool. Prior to this, I had never created such a tangible object by myself. After eight days in the design workshop being covered in sawdust and immersed in the sound of drills and saws, I successfully finished my chair!
FAVORITES
FAVORITE ARTIST
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE MOVIE
Little Women (2019) by Greta Gerwig
FAVORITE BOOK
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Diddion
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CAUSES I SUPPORT
Planned Parenthood
Attend marches, donate, share the importance of safe and accessible abortions!