How to find a mentor who would introduce you to different network connections or professionals when you are still in school?

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A lot of clubs host mentor-mentee programs/dates. Attend those initially, they will allow you to access their network. Post that, it’s mostly through coffee chats and internships.

Reach out to people through LinkedIn. You're in Indiana, see if there are any big networking events in Chicago. Alternatively, reach out to people in the Chicago offices through LinkedIn and see if you can meet with them for coffee.

Join professional associations. Many of them have free or sponsored memberships for students.

Reaching out to people who you feel would be great mentors. Extend the olive branch. As if they have free time maybe treat them to lunch pick their brains. Go to different networking events.

Be personable! Also, many organizations have a mentorship program that I think you can benefit from.

Thank you all!!

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