We can’t thank our incredible YPIE volunteers enough for the care and dedication they bring to supporting YPIE students through high school, college, and beyond. Their impact is truly life-changing.
For #ThankYourMentorDay, we asked students to reflect on how their YPIE mentors have influenced their lives. The responses were so meaningful and full of gratitude, and we’re excited to share some of those heartfelt messages with you.
Here’s what a few YPIE students shared about their mentor:
“One way that you have positively impacted my life is by helping me believe in myself and recognize the value of my work. Your encouragement has shown me that what I’m doing is important and meaningful, even when I don’t see it myself. I am grateful to have you as my Graduation Coach because your support has inspired me to keep striving for my goals and appreciate the progress I’ve made.” – Helena, YPIE Scholar
“I am grateful to have you as my Graduation Coach because you make the idea of a college process comforting and reassure me that you’ll be there to support me.” – Aaliyah, YPIE Scholar
“I’m grateful to have you as my Graduation Coach because you help me when I need it most. You give me words of encouragement and overall make my day better when I talk to you. You have positively impacted my life in ways you could not imagine.” – Adrian, YPIE Scholar
“I am grateful to have you as my Graduation Coach because you have such an interesting outlook on life, and through your wisdom and intelligence, you’ve fostered me to be more open minded about the world…I admire your humor and your morality; you’re honesty to yourself and who you are is like a breath of fresh air for me.” – Delia, YPIE Scholar
“I am beyond grateful for my coach because she’s patient with me, understands my struggles with school, and is extremely accommodating. She’s incredibly thoughtful and always checks up on me every once in a while…Talking with her is always so refreshing because her input is very thoughtful.” – Karen, YPIE Scholar
“I am grateful you were my Essay Coach because of how well we worked together! I truly enjoyed our time working together, especially the small activities we did in getting to know each other in the beginning. Your guidance made the process feel a lot less overwhelming, and I’ve genuinely had fun collaborating with you. Looking back, I’m so proud of the essays we’ve crafted together, and I know they wouldn’t be the same without your support.”
–Akansha, YPIE Scholar
“I am grateful for the countless hours you invested in helping me with my essay. You stayed up late, on call with me, countless times and listened to my anxious rants. You made me feel more confident and more secure in my ideas and reminded me to stay true to myself throughout the writing process. I am so grateful that you were my Essay Coach, and I wouldn't have it any other way!” – Jillian, YPIE Scholar
“I am grateful you were my Essay Coach because not only did you help me with my essay but also gave me life-changing advice that I will always cherish and carry with me forever. When working with you, I felt safe and comfortable opening up about my experiences and thoughts, which is something I don’t typically do. Thanks to you and your guidance, I was able to structure and write a beautiful essay. Thank you for all your help and patience. It was a wonderful experience and I would do it all over again! – Violet, YPIE Scholar
To all our incredible YPIE volunteers, thank you for your unwavering support, kindness, and guidance. You are shaping futures and changing lives in the most meaningful ways.
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