This semester I have had the honor of mentoring some amazing first year college students for the Setters Leadership Program, a program at Pace University which follows the Social Change Model. They recently have moved to the second level to this program and I am extremely proud of them. So this is for them, and for anyone else who may be trying to express there thankfulness to there mentees.

Hey Guys,

When I signed up to be a Mentor, I thought we would meet once in a while but other than that, you guys wouldn't want to build that much of a connection. Boy was I wrong. I am so happy I was. Instead, we have gotten close, you all seem to trust me and I trust y'all as well. I am so glad I have watched you all grow so much this semester. You have blossomed into leaders who can do anything they put their minds to. You have even helped me be a better leader and a better person. I can't imagine this semester without you guys in it.

Each of you are strong in your own ways. You all have a passion and work so hard. I am so glad you guys were assigned to me and fate brought us together (as corny as that sounds). I am so happy I have so many memories with each one of you (and one picture in which I look HORRIBLE IN, we need to take a new one soon). I am so happy y'al let me send you pictures of dogs everyday and don't get annoyed. I love the times when we sit in my living room talking about leadership theories for an hour, and then end up just talking about life for hours. I am thankful for the crazy things you guys say sometimes and just always being there to make me smile.

Words will never be able to express how proud I am of each one of you. Transitioning into College is never easy, but y'all didn't jumped in with two feet, you dove head first and it has paid off. You guys helped me find a new passion and a new mission. So thank you.

I want to share something I sent to the person who runs the leadership program at Pace, "To summarize all of them (again), they have all worked so hard and always tried there best. They are caring and really understand all the information given to them this year. Each one of them has jumped into the Pace community and have tried to be a leader in every way possible. They all want to apply to be RA's, OL's, be on Eboard, and try their best to get there. They have been a pleasure to work with and helpful in my own leadership journey. I have developed a true friendship with these people and I am so glad I have been able to experience this and work with them this semester. "

Thank you for accepting being stuck with me, helping me grow as a person, and letting me be your mentor. I am so proud of you. I can't wait to see what you guys do next.

Love,

Your Mentor