In an article for University World News, Salman Haq (Oxford Business College) discusses the importance of mentorship programs in postsecondary education, highlighting their role in fostering student growth and resilience. Haq notes that mentorship programs, at their core, empower students to become independent learners capable of overcoming challenges. The author adds that mentors are uniquely positioned to guide students in viewing setbacks as learning opportunities, which is a key aspect of this empowerment. The author concludes that investing in mentorship programs not only helps students recover from challenges in an academic setting, but also prepares them for future careers by building self-confidence, critical thinking, and independence.
