Mentors are more than academic advisers or teachers. Johnson (1989) defines mentoring as an ongoing one-to-one relationship in which a more experienced individual offers advice, counsel or guidance to someone less experienced. Jacobi (1991) identifies three components of mentoring: direct assistance with career and professional development, emotional and psychological support, and role modeling. Most successful mentoring experiences happen when groups meet regularly, set clear goals, and balance friendly discussion and talk about academic matters. The best relationships are built on foundations of shared interests and mutual respect. The mentor/mentee relationship should be mutually beneficial, with each person gaining new perspectives and ideas from the other.