Supporting Undergraduate Natives: SUN Pair of the Quarter
by Mattie Varner

Our SUN Pair of the Quarter is Virginia Myers and Todd Ambo. To get an idea of how a great pair functions we asked Todd and Virginia the following questions:

MV: How did you feel when you found out who your mentee/mentor was?

VM: I was really surprised! I didn’t know what to expect since this is my first time being a mentor.

TA: I was PUMPED! I was excited to be paired with Virginia because, as president of AISA, I felt she could teach me a lot about leadership. What better mentor to have than the "Guiding Entity"?

MV: How often do you pair meet?

VM: Todd and I meet practically on a weekly basis. We have developed the type of relationship where we can just call each other if we need something, or just grab lunch if we both have the time.

MV: What do you two do?

VM: We attend meetings, socials, we have lunch or dinner. We run into each other randomly, we check in with one another.  We’ve tried to study together but our study habits are a little different.

TA: We talk about academics, family, politics, and GOSSIP!

MV: What has mentorship done for you while you have been at UCLA?

VM: Mentorship has been a really great thing for me. For the last three years my mentor always helped me to strike a balance between school and AISA. Now that I am a mentor it is even more exciting. It’s nice to be paired with someone who is so motivated about getting involved and becoming a leader on campus. Mentorship is a really great thing because the relationship is reciprocal: you get what you give!

TA: Mentorship has helped me relate to the community on campus. It guarantees me a friend and keeps me accountable for my actions.

MV: Any last comments?

TA: As the best mentee last year I felt it was my duty to maintain my title. Thank you.