Asian American Interactive Mentoring (AIM) Program

Founded in 1993, the Asian American Interactive Mentoring (AIM) Program  program matches Asian American sophomore students with Asian American faculty, staff and alumni for one-on-one mentoring experiences. AIM seeks to provide these students with mentors who are sensitive to cultural differences that may affect a student’s experience and success at Stanford. AIM also seeks to provide faculty, staff and alumni with a means of interacting with undergraduates in a meaningful way.

How AIM Could Benefit You: A Letter from the AIM Coordinator

Dear Sophomores,

Hello! Congratulations on finishing your freshmen year at Stanford! I hope your first year was full of wonderful experiences and unforgettable memories. Look forward to starting a new and exciting sophomore year in the fall!

My name is Johnny Xu, a rising junior from Marin County (a suburb right outside of San Francisco) majoring in Human Biology. I have ben working at the Asian American Activities Center (A3C) since my first year at Stanford. I am very excited to serve you as the coordinator for the Asian American Interactive Mentoring (AIM) Program.

Participating in AIM is a great way to develop a strong lasting relationship with a member of the Stanford and Asian American communities as well as open doors to new relationships. Each quarter we host a dinner where all mentors and mentees can meet. We encourage you to meet one another outside of AIM events as well.

As a past mentee in the program, I was lucky enough to be paired with an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) doctor. I never had any prior formal mentoring experience, so I was very nervous at first, but AIM made it so easy and enjoyable. My mentor and I met quite a bit outside of AIM events - one of my favorite times was when we volunteered together. I am a premed student, but conversations between my mentor and I span way beyond career related issues. She really made an effort in getting to know me as an individual, and we still keep in touch.

The mentors we will be assigning to you are as excited for this upcoming year as I am. This is a unique and worthwhile opportunity only available during your sophomore year.

I hope you take time to consider applying to be a part of AIM. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to having you be part of the AIM family!

Johnny Xu

AIM Coordinator 2015-2016 

Questions About the Program

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Johnny Xu.