Student Success
Mentoring is life coaching with someone who cares about you.
One of the most unique opportunities at Oak Valley is the chance to be mentored. Mentors come from all walks of life. What makes them valuable is their life experience, wisdom, and connectivity to opportunities and experiences that can help you on your personal, professional, and spiritual journey.
How does mentoring work?
Mentors help you tap into your purpose. Oak Valley’s mentoring program is structured around a series of monthly meetings where you discuss specific topics designed to explore your strengths, interests, and personal and professional opportunities for growth. Your mentor will have questions to guide the conversation.
Sounds intimidating? Don’t worry. Even some of the shyest students have done well with their mentors. You will ease into the experience.
Many students describe the mentoring process as the most rewarding aspect of life at Oak Valley. Some students even get internships and job offers through their mentors.
You can connect with a mentor when you become a sophomore, so there is plenty of time to learn more and address any questions.
What if I do not know what to talk about? Your discussions are structured around comfortable questions. Nearly every student comes into the conversation not knowing what to expect and leaving feeling fulfilled and inspired. Frequently, students say, “My mentor is amazing. He/she is so helpful. It is such a great experience.”
Meet Some Mentors
What a mentor means to you.
It is not rare for students to develop lifelong relationships with their mentors. Mentors are carefully selected and matched with students to ensure both are able to contribute to significant and influential relationship. It is not uncommon for a mentor to connect a mentee with an internship or job opportunity.
“My mentor is amazing. He has helped with business connections, ideas, and on top of that, great spiritual support.”
Felix - Class of 2027
What Oak Valley Graduates Say
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"Oak Valley College prepared me for the business world while creating an outstanding learning environment and great support system. With the skills I am learning I will be able to use my degree to better my life."
Joesanna, Class of 2023
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“I came to Oak Valley to learn about God while acquiring my bachelor’s degree. Here, I receive a great education and graduate debt free in less than four years.”
Brett, Class of 2024
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“Oak Valley College has been an enriching educational experience. I have learned many things that will help me in my future with the bonus of making new friends with my cohort.”
Yulisa, Class of 2023
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“Attending Oak Valley College has been better than I expected. It has been amazing to have an opportunity to learn from professors with real life business experience alongside a cohort who makes sure we are succeeding together”
Michael, Class of 2023
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“Attending Oak Valley College has been one of the most rewarding and challenging decisions I have ever made. I am so thankful for all the life lessons, wisdom, and experiences I have had so far. I know God is using this education to prepare me for the purposes He has for me, now and in the future.”
Julia, Class of 2024
