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Student Mentors

Connect with first-year students, help them navigate college life, and make a positive impact every day. Gain leadership experience, meet new people, and be part of something meaningful. Contact us at 956.326.3380 for more information!

 

Application Form

The Student Mentor Program at TAMIU supports the First-Year Experience by guiding incoming students through a successful transition to university life. Our experienced upper-class student mentors enhance learning by acclimating students to campus, developing academic and personal skills, and providing essential resources in a supportive environment.

You will meet with your mentor throughout your UNIV 1301 and UNIV 1302 courses.
Attendance and participation in mentor meetings is vital in both UNIV courses.

For more information on Student Mentors, please contact Program Specialist, Celeste Franco at 956.326.3380 or via email at: celeste.franco@tamiu.edu

Mentor Meeting Topics:

  • e-Portfolio
  • Registration
  • SMART Goals
  • Learning Styles
  • Health & Wellness
  • Career Exploration
  • Time Management

Meeting Expectations & Grading 

  • 30-minute Sessions
  • Mentor meetings = 15% of UNIV grade
  • Emergencies/absences from meetings: 1-2 days in advance notice via email to assigned student mentor (if applicable)

Contact
Information 

  • Location: Sue & Radcliffe Killam Library, 1st Floor
  • Phone: 956.326.4769
Celeste Franco

Celeste Franco
Program Specialist

STUDENT MENTORS

Mathew Arambula

Mathew Arambula
Major: Accounting

Brenda Armenta

Brenda Armenta
Major: Double Major in Psychology & Criminal Justice

Andrea Gutierrez

Karen Castañeda Guerra
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Psychology

Jesse Soto

Tryana Cervantes
Major: Public Health

Zaira Montoya

Zaira Montoya
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Pre-Law

Daniela Ramirez

Daniela Ramirez
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology

Elizabeth Rodriguez

Elizabeth Rodriguez
Major: Psychology

Alexis

Alexis Escamilla
Major: Computer Engineering

Cassy

Cassandra Gomez
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology

Jack

Amy "Jack" Reyes
Major: Communications
Minor: Psychology

Luis

Luis Pazaran
Major: Finance

Emma

Emma Garza
Major: Accounting

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Victoria Esparza
Major: Criminal Justice
Minor: Studio Arts

Cynthia

Cynthia Hernandez
Major: Pre-Nursing

Mariafernanda B.

Mariafernanda Boardman
Major: Marketing

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Melinna Lopez
Major: Business Administration

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Paulina Salazar
Major: Accounting

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Johana Perez
Major: Sociology
Minor: Communications

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Alisa Mendoza
Major: Communications
Minor: Studio Arts

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Gerardo "Jerry" Romero
Major: Transportation & International Logistics

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Melanie Sepulveda
Major: Criminal Justice

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Emiliano Fiscal Camacho
Major: Business Administration

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Daniela Vigil
Major: Computer Engineering 

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Lizeth Gonzalez Bermea
Major: Pre- Nursing

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Andrea Garza
Major: Finance

Axel E. Camacho Berriel

Axel Camacho Berriel
Major: Systems Engineering 

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Alyssa Guajardo
Major: Communications

Ruby Robles

Yadira "Ruby" Robles
Major: Pre-Nursing

Laura

Laura Guerrero
Major: Mathematics 

Laura

Paola Vazquez
Major: Marketing

Laura

Ruth Leija
Major: Elementary Education


ACE - Academic Support

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library 1st Floor

academicsupport@tamiu.edu

956.326.4223