Why mentoring students in higher education is important
This article discusses the critical role of mentorship in higher education, arguing that it should go beyond administrative rituals to provide genuine guidance. It outlines the necessary skills for mentors, such as empathy and counseling, while acknowledging the challenges in the current Indian academic system.
B ehind every successful individual is a mentor. Homer’s Odyssey refers to Odysseus’ close friend Mentor, who guided the former’s son during his father’s long absence. Socrates mentored Plato, who tutored Aristotle. In the Indian tradition, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa mentored Swami Vivekananda and Chanakya was Chandragupta Maurya’s mentor. In modern times, Maya Angelou mentored Oprah Winfrey, and Vikram Sarabhai, Satish Dhawan and Brahm Prakash mentored A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
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