Connect with a Graduate Success Partner (GSP)

M.D

Troy, MI

I love mentoring students and helping them navigate the often confusing but incredibly rewarding journey toward graduate school. I hope to provide guidance, encouragement, and a supportive perspective as they work toward their goals.

Juris Doctor

Detroit, MI

I wanted to be a GSP because I remember how difficult it was navigating law school admissions. I wanted to be a resource so that students without much experience with grad school had someone that they felt comfortable asking for advice. There are no dumb questions!

Masters of Social Work

Grand Rapids, MI

I want to be a GSP because I want to give back and share my experience with students navigating graduate school and life after graduation. As a first-generation student, I understand how difficult it can be to figure out what comes next when you don’t have people in your inner circle to guide you. I enjoy mentoring others and helping students feel more confident about their future.

J.D.

Monroe, MI

I went to Michigan for undergrad, and had a GSP through the SuccessConnects program. I had always wanted to come back to Michigan for law school, and, as a first-gen college student, having a GSP was a huge help in making that happen. I wanted to become a GSP to give back and help undergrads in the same position!

MBA

Peoria, IL

I’m passionate about empowering students to break barriers and achieve their goals through mentorship and professional development. As a college student, I benefited greatly from mentors and advocates who invested in my growth, and I have carried that experience with me throughout my life. I wanted to become a GSP to pay that support forward and help students navigate college, and the next phase of their lives, with greater confidence.

M.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering

St. Petersburg, Florida

I want to be a GSP because I feel like the last 4 years at Michigan during my undergrad have taught me so much and I would like to pass on this knowledge to be of any help to students going on to pursue their future careers and life goals.

MD

Grand Rapids, MI

“I am passionate about mentorship and helping students feel supported as they navigate new academic and professional challenges! I’ve been able to serve in a variety of mentorship roles throughout my undergraduate and graduate years, and have found building these relationships to be very meaningful and rewarding. I’m excited to continue supporting students through OAMI!
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Medical Degree (MD)

Tallahassee FL

I joined GSP because helping students feel supported and motivated in their professional pursuits fills my cup! As someone without immediate family in medicine, I know firsthand how confusing and arbitrary the process of getting into a graduate program can be. With that in mind, I am eager to use the experiences, mistakes, and lessons I have learned along the way to pay it forward and help support students succeed in their endeavors.

Master of Science in Information

Arlington, TX

I want to be GSP because I enjoy meeting new people and helping them reach their goals. When I was an undergraduate student, the mentors that I had were a key part of my academic and career success. As a GSP, I hope to use my own unique experiences and advice to give back to other students who could benefit from mentorship.

MD/MPH (Medicine & Public Health)

New York, NY

I have been incredibly lucky to meet wonderful mentors along my career path, and these folks helped make it possible for me to succeed as a first-generation, low-income student. I wanted to be that person for others in similar positions – lifting while I climb!

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Bloomfield Hills, MI

I want to be a GSP because of the opportunity to help students realize their goals and support them along their journey. There can be incredible value in having a mentor who you can lean on for guidance or a second set of an eyes, and I find it very rewarding to help where I can.

DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery)

Toronto, Canada

I want to be a GSP to help other students achieve their goals and guide them on their path to success! It is truly gratifying to share my knowledge and personal experiences with the next generation of dentists. I believe mentorship is one of the best ways to boost success, and I hope to inspire, support, and empower students to reach their full potential.

MBA

Scarsdale, New York

I want to be an GSP to help demystify the Graduate School application process and share my experience. In my own past I have often struggled to ask for help and mentorship but was always so grateful to receive guidance from mentors in my life. I would like to be a figure students can ask for help and discuss their decisions with.

MSTP (MD-PhD)

Munster, Indiana

I wanted to be a GSP to support students’ career aspirations, especially those underrepresented in medicine and research! Mentorship continues to play an integral role in my journey to medicine, and I am excited to give that support and guidance back with SuccessConnects!

Masters of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Redford, MI

I enjoy giving back to my community and encouraging students to reach their goals. I wish I had a stronger support system when I was working toward my own career goals, and I want to be that source of support and encouragement for others. I hope to help students feel more confident in themselves and empowered to pursue their goals.

Aerospace Engineering

Norwich

I enjoy helping people and preparing them for their industry or educational aspirations. As a first gen student, I didn’t have anyone in my family who could walk me through college/industry, but friends and mentors helped me figure out my goals. That mattered so much to me, and I want to be that person for someone else by being a GSP.

MD/MBA

Baltimore, Maryland

My journey to becoming a physician has been strengthened by mentors and peers who listened, encouraged me, and helped me navigate challenges. As a GSP, I hope to offer that same support by creating a space where others feel heard, valued, and comfortable asking for help. The journey is more meaningful when we uplift one another.