- Relationships take time to develop. Scheduling check-ins and providing time for unstructured conversation can help. This might include conversations about how the student is feeling.
- Draw on “human skills” and competencies like active listening, communication, and empathy to help the student articulate their feelings and concerns.
- • Mentors should also ask for feedback throughout the duration of the WIL experience (i.e. not just at the end). Is the student enjoying the experience? Are there activities they’d like to be included in? Would they prefer more or less frequent check-ins? What could the mentor do differently? Questions like these remind the student that the mentor is also learning from the experience and help contribute to an environment where both parties feel comfortable openly communicating and providing feedback to one another.