monarch effect foundation in action
college prep mentoring program
The Monarch Effect Foundation recognizes the importance of mentoring students in Los Cabos as they prepare for their college or university journey. We offer a dynamic mentoring program designed to support students in their transition to university life. This program pairs students with experienced mentors who provide guidance, advice, and support to navigate the challenges of leaving home and entering higher education. Key components of the program include academic planning, personal development workshops, and strategies for effective time management and study skills.
Mentors also offer insights into university culture, help students set realistic goals, and assist in building a network of support. Through one-on-one sessions and group meetings, students gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed academically and personally in their new environment. The program emphasizes the importance of resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning, ensuring students are well-prepared for the exciting opportunities and challenges to come.
registration opens soon
The College Prep Mentoring Program is for grades 11 and 12 students preparing for university success. Limited seating is available and has a nominal fee. Participation does not guarantee acceptance into the Monarch Effect Foundation (MEF) scholarship program but helps students demonstrate their commitment and potential. Apply now to secure your spot and start building a strong foundation for your academic future.
college prep mentoring begins october 1, 2024
take the first step towards a brighter future
MODULE 1 - self discovery, goal setting and planning
introduction to the program
session 1: personal proclamation and values
session 2: personality assessments
This session reviews the purpose, expectations, and structure of the College Prep Mentoring Program, as well as students' role and responsibilities within it.
Here we will discuss the concept of a personal proclamation. Students will begin drafting their own proclamation, reflecting their values, goals and aspirations.
This session discusses purpose of personality assessments, explores different types of assessments, and reflect on how self-awareness can contribute to personal and academic success.
session 3: goal setting for success
session 4: breaking down mental barriers and challenges
This session discusses the concept of mental barriers, identifies common barriers student may face, and provides strategies to overcome them.
This session provides information on the importance of goal setting, reviews effective goal-setting strategies, and creating actionable goals to achieve academic and personal success.
MODULE 2 - practical life skills and personal growth
session 1: mastering personal lifeskills
session 2: cultivating atomic habits and practical strategies
session 3: mastering budget and financial literacy
This session discusses the importance of practical life skills, and essential skills for daily living. Begins developing strategies to apply these skills in real-life situations specifically geared towards dorm/school living situations.
Inspired by the book "Atomic Habits" by James Clear, we discuss the principles outlined in the book and help equip students with practical strategies to build and sustain positive habits.
This session outlines the importance of budgeting and financial literacy, teaches essential budgeting skills, and begins developing strategies for effectively managing student finances.
session 4: lifeskill - laundry, shopping, cooking and organizing a weekly menu
session 5: tbd
This session is under review...
This session helps students plan laundry tasks and a weekly menu, create a shopping list, and stick to a budget while grocery shopping along with basic cooking skills.
MODULE 3 - academic excellence
Session 1: Study Skills: Note Taking, Exam Preparation & Research Techniques
Session 2: Understanding Delayed Gratification
Session 3: Dealing with Expectations, Hard Times, and Burnout
This session discusses effective study habits, strategies for note taking, exam preparation, and research skills, and begins implementing these techniques to enhance academic performance.
This session helps students grasp the concept of delayed gratification, to recognize its importance, and engage in activities to practice delaying immediate rewards for greater benefits in the future.
This session discusses how to manage expectations, cope with challenging situations, and prevent burnout to maintain well-being and academic success.
Session 4: Applying advanced computer skills (PowerPoint, Word, Excel and working with AI)
session 5: tbd
This session is under review
This session helps students become proficient in the most used document creation software in business, learn best practices and how to present professionally.
MODULE 4 - community engagement and leadership
Session 1: Developing Leadership and Teamwork Skills
Session 2: Community Project Development
Session 3: Negotiating and Problem Solving
This session discusses the principles of effective leadership and teamwork, how to recognize students' own leadership potential, and learn strategies for working collaboratively in teams.
This session covers the process of developing a community project from beginning to end, identify local needs, and collaborate to create a project plan that addresses a specific issue in their community.
This session discusses the principles of negotiation and problem-solving, developing effective communication skills, and applying strategies to resolve conflicts and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Session 4: Stepping out and Embracing Discomfort
Session 5: Taking Charge and Becoming Proactive
This session defines the benefits of being proactive rather than reactive, how to recognize the benefits of proactive behavior, and develop strategies to cultivate a proactive mindset.
This session guides students on the importance of stepping out of their comfort zones, recognize the benefits of doing so, and develop strategies to push past their limitations.
Session 6: Coping with Homesickness and Living Away
This session guides students to understand the challenges of homesickness and living away from home, teaches coping strategies to manage homesickness, and develops skills to adjust to their new environment.
MODULE 5 - career Exploration and Mentorship
Session 1: Exploring Career Paths: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Session 2: Mastering Job Interviews
Session 3: Crafting a Professional CV
This session students will explore various career paths, identify their interests, skills, and values, and develop a plan for further career exploration.
This session will outline the importance of preparation for job interviews. Students will learn key strategies and techniques for successful interview performance, and practice common interview questions.
This session discusses the purpose of a CV (Curriculum Vitae), teach the key components of a professional CV, and help students gain practical skills in writing and formatting their own CVs.
Session 5: TBD
Session 4: Navigating the Network
This session guides students to understand the importance of networking, learn key strategies for effective networking, and practice networking skills in a simulated environment.
This session is in review.
MODULE 6 - graduation
Session 1: Reflecting on Goals, Takeaways and Achievements
Session 2: Final Projects
Session 3: tbd
This session students will reassess their goals, reflect on key takeaways from their experiences, and celebrate their achievements, fostering personal growth and self-awareness.
This session students will complete a brief overview of the College Prep Mentoring program from a student's perspective, including objectives, and any key activities or milestones.
This session is under review.
How Mentoring can make a difference!
The Monarch Effect Foundation mentoring program has helped give me tools, perspectives, company, and life lessons I will apply for the rest of my life. I think this program has given me stability and has helped me keep myself on track for school and life in general. It has given me motivation, it has helped me set clear expectations and goals for my future and most importantly it has given me an immense amount of confidence in myself, I’ve always believed in myself and thought of myself as a capable person, but having the tools to make my goals happen and having a great mentor to guide us through the program has made a huge difference in the way I act on a daily basis. Having the opportunity to share this space on Sundays with the other ambassadors has been amazing, not only do we hear the mentorship, we all nourish each other every day by sharing our assignments and we learn from each other.
Daniela Enriquez May 2024