Schedule a 1-1 student success coaching appointment with Ms. Nayeli Lopez to explore tailored resources and opportunities to help you be successful at TAMIU. Contact Ms. Lopez at nayeli.lopez@tamiu.edu or 956.326.2971 to schedule your appointment!
Session topics can include:
- What resources are available on campus
- How to manage academics and personal time
- Searching and applying for scholarships
- Finding experiences to add to your resume: ex. on-campus jobs, volunteering, internships
- Connecting with professionals in your major
- Preparing for graduate school (ex., timelines, essays, interviews)
- Making plans for after graduation
RSVP and Attend to Earn Points Towards Proyecto Amigo Scholarship!
| Workshop Name | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setting & Achieving Goals | Sep. 18 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Career Cafe STC 114 |
| Setting & Achieving Goals | Sep. 22 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Career Cafe STC 114 |
| Improving Work-Life Balance | Oct. 15 | 5 - 6 p.m. | TBD |
| Improving Work-Life Balance | Oct. 17 | 12 - 1 p.m. | TBD |
| Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | Nov. 10 | 12 - 1 p.m. | TBD |
| Overcoming Imposter Syndrome | Nov. 12 | 5 - 6 p.m. | TBD |
By attending a Career Coaching Workshop, Proyecto Amigo students will receive an Aramark Food Voucher.
Fall 2025 Proyecto Amigo Points
| Attend Proyecto Amigo Orientation on Friday, Sep. 12 from 5 - 8 p.m. in STC 120 | Proyecto Amigo T-Shirt |
| 30 Points | $300 Dollar Scholarship for Spring Semester |
| 20 Points | Proyecto Amigo Cap |
| 10 Points | Proyecto Amigo Notebook |
| 5 Points | Proyecto Amigo Highlighter |
How to Earn Points
Points can be earned through Proyecto Amigo & TAMIU Resources and Events.
- Proyecto Amigo Career Coaching Workshop: 3 points per workshop
- Proyecto Amigo Mentoring Cohort Meeting: 3 points per meeting
- Career Services: Attend a meeting or event: 2 points per meeting/event
- TAMIU Workshops: (Example: ACE, Small Business Center, SOLE Talks, Coffee House Wednesday): 2 points per workshop
- Student Success Coaching Meetings with Program Manager: 1 point per meeting
- Group Mentor Meeting with Student Mentor: 1 point per meeting
- Individual Mentor Meeting with Student Mentor: 1 point per meeting
- Mentor Meeting with Alumni or Community Mentor: 1 point per meeting
- Study Hours at the Office of Outreach: 1 point per meeting
- Tutoring with ACE or TRIO: 1 point per meeting
- Attending Professor’s Office Hours: In Person or Virtually: 1 point per meeting
- TAMIU Events: (Example: Welcome Week, It’s on Us Week, Wicked Wellness Week): 1 point per event
- Volunteer at TAMIU or outside of TAMIU: 1 point per volunteer hour (10 points max)
- Experiential Opportunities: Completing an internship this semester, research with a professor, study abroad, leading a student organization or event (10 points max)
- Drop–ins: 0.5 point per meeting
By attending a Career Coaching Workshop, Proyecto Amigo students will receive an Aramark Food Voucher.
