How mentors help students achieve their dreams

Having a mentor in college is somewhat overlooked. They can be instrumental for future success, helping students achieve their career aspirations and personal goals. A mentor can be a faculty member or a professional who is working in the industry you’re interested in – someone who you trust, particularly connect with and find comforting to be around. University life can be daunting and sometimes overwhelming, which is why mentors strive to guide you down the right career track and offers a listening ear whenever you need it. At the recent Asia Young Designers of the Year Awards 2018/19 (AYDA), held in conjunction with the 11th edition of AYDA International Summit, two Malaysian students of interior design and architecture won first prize based on their innovative designs, supported by their mentors. The AYDA was first launched in 2008 as part of Nippon Paint’s vision to nurture the next generation of design talents, as a platform to inspire architecture and interior design students to develop their skills through cross-learning opportunities and networking with key industry players.