Our students often report that their monthly individual accompaniment/mentoring sessions have played an important role in their growth and self-confidence. They are deeply moved by the fact that we believe in them and use this as a stepping stone to believing in themselves and their capacity to succeed. This is especially true for the girls/young women, many of whom have grown up in environments which treated them as “less than”. Once trust is established between the mentor and mentee the two of them are able to explore the student’s individual challenges and find solutions. This process takes time. During the school year each student has a video appointment with his or her designated mentor every month. These appointments usually last 20 to 30 minutes but can be longer when needed. The following year the students are assigned to a new mentor so during the course of their studies we all get a chance to get to know them.