Good mentorship cannot be achieved with a single formula. The interactions and methods of mentoring are as diverse as any human connection. It's not always necessary to spend a lot of time mentoring someone effectively. The following actions are advised for the mentor to take in order to maintain a productive mentoring relationship that is relevant and advantageous to both sides.

• Offer insight about the college environment: cultures, values, norms, etc., and prepare students for potential challenges and pitfalls.
• Assist the student in identifying impediments that can hinder successful completion of college.
• Share the highs and lows of in educational and career path. Discuss the specific challenges They have to face.
• Complete an evaluation, assessing the student’s strengths and weaknesses in the project context, evaluating mentoring experience with the student and making suggestions for academic improvement.