A person needs a mentor, especially when he does something for the first time. Before college, we all had mentors: parents, teachers, coaches, counselors, etc. They were paying attention to us and holding us accountable, often without our realizing it. For the first time in his life, a freshman in college finds himself without a dedicated mentor. The Freshman Academy has a group of experienced mentors—people who have gone through college recently, done it well, and have practical advice—who can help new students to continue to mature and make the most of college. These meetings typically occur weekly or biweekly and help to personalize the main ideas of the talks.