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Matthew J.

HE_HIM • majoring in History and Political Science • 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

2021 - 2025 • Yale UniversityNew Haven, Connecticut
2017 - 2021 • Haddam-Killingworth High SchoolHigganum, Connecticut
I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Writing, History Project, History, Journalism, Spanish, STEM Project, Law / Government / Policy, and Public Speaking.

Matthew J. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Matthew is an undergraduate student at Yale University, where he studies History and Political Science. A Connecticut native, Matthew appreciates the opportunity to expand his connection to New Haven through academia and extracurriculars. 

In high school, he took a variety of A.P. courses, including U.S. History, Human Geography, and Language & Composition, as well as dual-enrolled courses through the University of Connecticut. Outside of class, Matthew sat on his school district’s Board of Education and the Connecticut Association of Schools’ Student Equity Advisory Board, both of which provided him with unique exposure to education administration. 

At Yale, Matthew has appreciated the opportunity to meet and collaborate with peers from around the world and explore new experiences outside of his comfort zone. He has been most engaged with coursework on history and the U.S. legal system, taking classes on topics such as constitutional law, bioethics, intellectual property law, and economics. Independently, he enjoys reading Supreme Court slip opinions and is passionate about expanding LGBTQ+ rights through systems of law. Matthew also works as a Recruitment Coordinator at the Yale Office of Undergraduate Admissions and is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Undergraduate Law Journal. 

During the summer of 2022, he studied international political economy and foreign policy at the London School of Economics. This summer, he is working in LGBTQ+ rights at a public interest law office in New York City. In his free time, Matthew enjoys listening to podcasts about social sciences, exploring new restaurants with friends, and jogging to Y2K hits. He has greatly appreciated getting to work with students throughout his life, and he is excited to help cultivate academic curiosity with others.

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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.

What’s something you’ve taught a student at CC that you’re proud of/want to teach more students?

How did you spend your summers in high school?

What is a passion project you’re working on or have created in the past?

What do you like to do in your spare time?