Being a GiGS MenteeGiGS is open to all students and is dedicated to assisting first-generation, historically underrepresented and other diverse students. Mentees are UC Berkeley sophomores, juniors, and seniors who work with graduate student mentors throughout the academic year to learn about graduate school, complete graduate application materials, and develop goals for post graduation plans. Benefits Create application materials Receive assistance from mentors on writing personal statements, resumes/CVs, and other graduate school/internship application materials. Form a plan Create a timeline for post-graduate plans, and get help selecting a graduate program or create an alternative plan. GiGS staff will also provide students with a “Life After College” workshop. Workshops and resources GiGS will provide workshops throughout the year on: writing a personal statement, GRE preparation, funding opportunities and much more. Study aids, including test prep books and a workshop from Kaplan, will be provided. Requirements Be a UC Berkeley undergraduate Must be in your second to fifth year and commit to the GiGS program for the full academic year (Fall and Spring) Submit an application and contract Mentees will submit an online application. Please note that not all mentees will be selected. Selection criteria will depend on mentee’s research interests and/or intended field. After selection, mentees will sign a contract stating they will fulfill the requirements. APPLICATION Online Mentee Application Application Deadline: August 6, 2021 Notifications: August 18, 2021 Meet with your mentor Required to meet with mentor for a minimum of three times per semester, and are also welcome to meet with GiGS staff. Attend workshops and ceremonies In addition to Friday afternoon course attendance, must attend Orientation, Kick-Off Event, and the End of Year Celebration. Mentee Orientation: Friday, August 27, 2021 from 1-3 pm Kick Off: TBA End of Year Celebration: date/time TBA There is no GPA requirement or other academic requirements to join as a mentee.