BEN (mentor), DYLAN (mentee), PAISLEY (mentee)
QUESTION: What do you like the most about coming to Bruin Partners?
Paisley: The mentors!
Dylan: The mentors and the food!
Ben: Coming to Bruin Partners is the best part of my week! Dylan and Paisley are always very happy, and have a lot of energy.
QUESTION: How would you describe your relationship with your mentor?
Paisley: Amazing!
Dylan: Like Scooby and Shaggy...
QUESTION: What is a goal you have, and how has Bruin Partners helped you to achieve it?
Paisley: I wanted to finish the year with all A’s, and last year I actually did it!
Dylan: I want to go to UCLA, and Ben is a great source of information and tells me a lot.
Ben: I’m looking to become a middle school history teacher someday, so this is great way to start the process.
QUESTION: Tell us about a memorable moment you've had in Bruin Partners this year.
Paisley: Going to Disneyland!
Dylan: Same, I had fun on the Buzz Lightyear ride.
Ben: Two weeks ago, Dylan said he enjoyed doing math. Dylan despises math, but he was crushing the problems!
QUESTION: How would you describe your relationship with other mentors?
Ben: I love everyone in Bruin Partners. I think we are all great people and we make up for each other’s strengths and weaknesses!
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QUESTION: Would you rather have fingers for toes or toes for fingers?
Paisley: I’d rather have fingers for toes because I could grab things with my feet.
Dylan: Fingers for toes so I can walk on walls!
Ben: Fingers for toes, because otherwise I wouldn’t be able to write or type...
PETER (mentor), JORDAN (mentee)
QUESTION: What is your favorite part about Bruin Partners?
Jordan: They provide great snacks!
QUESTION: How would you describe your relationship with your mentor/mentee?
Jordan: He always shows up on time and allows me to work on things I enjoy. He is good at listening to my ideas and stories.
Peter: Jordan has an interesting personality. It tests my patience in a good way - a positive challenge where I have to put effort in.
QUESTION: Why did you join Bruin Partners?
Peter: I wanted to volunteer with kids because I find it fun and interesting - I enjoy working with kids.
QUESTION: Describe your relationship with other mentors.
Peter: They are all friendly and approachable. We have a fun time in the car rides to and from site!
QUESTION: Tell us about a memorable moment you’ve had in Bruin Partners.
Peter: Jordan actually was able to sit down and work on 3 pages of math. We both learned a lot and gained new knowledge.
Jordan: I like playing football with Peter!
QUESTION: What is a goal you have, and how has Bruin Partners helped you to achieve it?
Jordan: I want to be a football player that does business. I like how Bruin Partners helps me improve my math so I can make money.
QUESTION: What is your favorite YouTube video?
Jordan: Corey Kenshin
Peter: 360 Jeezy