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Proyecto Amigo

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Proyecto Amigo is dedicated to supporting TAMIU undergraduate students achieve success at TAMIU and beyond.

The goal of the program is to increase TAMIU's undergraduate retention and graduation rates by promoting community and belonging through coaching and mentorship. In the program students have access to:

  • Student Success Coach
  • Mentors
  • Career and Life Skills Workshops
  • Scholarships

All students are welcome to join the program.

Student interest form

Interest Form

People Group

Become a Mentor

Interest Form


Schedule a 1-1 student success coaching appointment to explore tailored resources and opportunities to help you be successful at TAMIU. Session topics can include:

  • What resources are available on campus
  • How to manage academics and personal time
  • Searching and applying for scholarships
  • Finding experiences to add to your resume: ex. on-campus jobs, volunteering, internships
  • Connecting with professionals in your major
  • Preparing for graduate school (ex. timelines, essays, interviews)
  • Making plans for after graduation

RSVP and Attend to Enter a Raffle to Win a Proyecto Amigo Hat

RSVP HERE

Grow academically and professionally by learning essential career and life skills at one of our workshops.

Workshops
Workshop Name Date Time Location
Money 101: Budgeting Tips for College Students November 11, 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Western Hemispheric Trade Center (WHT) 126
Money 101: Budgeting Tips for College Students November 14, 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Western Hemispheric Trade Center (WHT) 126
Failing Up: How to Learn, Grow, and Keep Going After a Setback November 19, 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Zaffirini Student Success Center (ZSC) 226
Failing Up: How to Learn, Grow, and Keep Going After a Setback November 20, 2024 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Zaffirini Student Success Center (ZSC) 226

Fall 2024 Proyecto Amigo Points

August 26, 2024 to December 13, 2024
First Meeting in the Fall Proyecto Amigo T-Shirt
30 Points $300 Dollar Scholarship for Spring Semester

How to Earn Points

Points can be earned through December 13th by participating in:

  • Proyecto Amigo Resources and Events
    • Student Success Coaching Meetings with Program Manager or Peer Mentor: 1 point per meeting
    • Drop-Ins: Half a point per meeting
    • Study Hours at the Office of Outreach: 1 point per hour
    • Proyecto Amigo Workshops: 1 point per meeting
    • Meeting with Professional Mentor: 1 point per meeting
  • TAMIU Resources and Events
    • Tutoring with ACE or TRIO: 1 point per meeting
    • Attending Professor's Office Hours: In-Person or Virtually: 1 point per meeting
    • TAMIU Workshops: (Ex. ACE, Small Business Center, SOLE Talks, Coffee House Wednesday): 1 point per workshop
    • TAMIU Events (ex. Welcome Week, Wicked Wellness Week): 1 point per event
    • Career Services: Attend a meeting or event: 1 point per meeting/event
    • Volunteer: At TAMIU or Outside of TAMIU: 1 point per volunteer hour (10 points max)
    • Experiential Opportunities: Completing a internship this semester, research with a professor, study abroad, leading a student organization or event: (10 points max)
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