Opportunities to be mentored by those on and off campus exist for military-affiliated and student veterans at The Ohio State University.
Veteran benefits from mentoring:
- May be new to the community and don't know anyone
- Need to establish their new "tribe"
- May not always feel comfortable asking for help
- May be adjusting to the socialization side of college
Mentors are:
- Leaders
- Role Models
- Coaches
- Teachers
- Advocates
- Listeners
- Sounding Boards
- Encouragers
- Influencers
- Accountability Partners
I have volunteered my time both through the Ohio State veteran network as well as other channels of mentorship offered for veterans of every age. During my time after separation, I was the benefactor of mentorship from many caring people. One of the mentors even made a connection to a senior leader a today. Leveraging these relationships that are made over different seasons within your life & career can open doors that you did not realize existed.
Jon Dixon ’17