Summer Young Alumni Mentor Match
The Odyssey Mentoring Program Summer Match aims to help young alumni expand their Columbia network while providing them with a supportive touchpoint as they navigate the early stages of their careers. The Summer Young Alumni Mentor Match pairs young alumni (CC'20-25) with established College alumni (CC'19 and earlier) for 30-60 minute, one-on-one conversations.
Timeline
- Sunday, June 22: Deadline for young alumni and alumni mentors to sign up.
- Week of June 23: Match notifications sent to young alumni and alumni mentors.
- June 23—August 18: Young alumni and alumni mentors connect virtually, over the phone or in person for a 30-60 minute, one-on-one conversation.
- August 18: Deadline to connect with your match.
Who is eligible to participate?
- Young Alumni: All College young alumni who graduated between 2020 - 2025
- Alumni mentors: All College alumni who graduated in 2019 or before are welcome to participate as mentors.
Why should a young alum sign up to be matched with another alum?
The Summer Match is a great way to expand your Columbia network while gaining support and insight from an established alum. If you have questions about how to make the most of your first few years out of college, navigating the early stages of your career, or general personal interests, this program is a great resource for you.
Why should an alum sign up to be matched with a young alum?
The Summer Match is an easy and rewarding way to support younger Columbians by sharing your knowledge and experience. It requires only 30-60 minutes; alumni who have participated have had an overwhelmingly positive experience.
What should I ask my mentor or mentee?
How do I log in to the Odyssey Mentoring Program platform?
- You need your UNI and your UNI password.
- Log in here.
- Forgot your UNI? Look it up here.
- Forgot your UNI password? Reset it here.