Mentee Outing 1

So today the mentoring program planned an outing with our mentees. We went to a really great cooking class in West Hollywood, called Chef's Inc. It was really fun there, and ended up being a great way to bond with the girls. We were able to make some delicious food, and then eat the fruits of our labor later! After we went back to my school, and discussed what it was like to go to each of the different programs (cooking, personal training, art gallery etc.). It seems like the girls learned a lot about being a college student, and some of the options available for them in the furture. I tried to explain what it might take to get to college, and some of the great things they can do once there. Krista seemed really excited and interested in Study Abroad, which was great!

What was even better was what J told me about last week. Our curriclum Wednesday was on Relationships and healthy vs. unhealthy ones. J was thinking about having this guy she liked come to visit her this weekend, but after session on Wednesday, she expressed to me that she was having second thoughts. She said she wasn't sure if it would be a good idea for him to come anymore. I didn't quite know how to advise her without being pushy of my personal opinions, but I basically told her that if her gut didn't feel quite right about him, she should wait on it for a bit. Well, I asked her if he ended up coming to visit, and she said no. She seemed relieved as well! I'm so happy that all worked out, and so happy that our program could have even a small effect on her life already. If these girls are able to take even a little bit away, and if it makes just a small impact, or even makes them think twice, then it is all more than worth it!