The UTOP Podcast: Recent Episodes
University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP)
Looking for some answers as you navigate your own higher education journey? The UTOP Podcast is the destination for honest and relevant college and post-secondary conversation.
India and K'monie chat with OADI Office Manager Jahtoya Means about the services and opportunities available for students in the Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion.
UTOP 2017's Lantzen Lowe joins India and K'monie to discuss the importance of student development and mentor support during and after the program.
UTOP 2016's Diana Maruri, Joshua Shepherd, and Deja Stover join India to talk about their experience as UTOP participants and reflect on their time as UTOP mentors.
On Episode 2, join former UTOP mentors as they discuss what it is like to be a UTOP mentor, their mentor styles, what the mentor position helped them to learn about themselves and more!
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UTOP mentors are expected to uphold the UTOP culture while remembering to exhibit all of the aspects of a student peer mentor. A mentor takes the initiative in any situation and places value on the integrity of the program. The program demands each mentor connect with students by helping to find an adequate balance in personal relationships, building social skills, and developing positive academic habits. Consequently, the primary mission of the program is fulfilled in easing the transition of incoming freshmen and maturing them so they are prepared for semesters to follow with campus resources, UTOP staff and a strong bond from their peers and mentors.
Do you have what it takes?
On Episode 1, join members of the UTOP Leadership team as they discuss what it takes to become a UTOP mentor, the day in the life of a UTOP mentor and go into detail on the application, interview and training process.
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Before we start on this podcast journey, here is a special episode recorded for this summer's program participants as a follow up to the Stay Up Podcast hosted by 2014 Mentor Jay Watkins:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ocCb6JtmEesXyjreJ6fZU?si=U1nLCPPCSmSHQOCpbvyVWA0
Join our program director and several alumni as they share their program experiences and lessons.