A mentor will help you build habits for success in many general life-skills.
Life-Skills Mentoring Topics
Basic Health, Wellness, and Safety
- Battling homesickness
- Building a healthy lifestyle
- Basic health care
- Keeping Safe and Avoiding Risky Behaviors
- Basic House Cleaning
- Understanding Insurance
- Basic Kitchen Skills and Safety
Social Skills and Development
- Decision Making
- Connecting with BYUI
- Making Friends
- Basic Dating Etiquette
- Roommate Relationships
- Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Professional Etiquette by college department
Navigating Life Away From Home
- Getting to Know BYUI Resources
- Seeking Assistance or Fixing a Problem
- Understanding Contracts and Apartment Leases
- Paying Taxes
- How to Renew your Driver’s License
- Obtaining Vehicle Registration, License Plates, Parking Permits
- Obtaining and Maintaining Bank Accounts
- Registering to Vote
- Using the U.S. Postal System
Out in the world – traveling to and from campus
- Travel safety
- Protect personal items in a crowd
- When to leave a tip
Things to Know as a Married Student
- Plan financially together
- Planning meals for two
- FAFSA as a newly married couple
- Insurance
- Paying bills together
- Medical costs
- Planning for the cost of a baby
- Being social as a married couple
- Creating your own family traditions
- Applying for a green card
Keys to Personal Success
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Building self-esteem
- Assertiveness skills
- Set goals and plan to achieve them
- Teamwork – making the most of it
- Entrepreneurial skills