In our second session on October 9, the TFP Mentors and Fellows discussed mental health, an often-overlooked topic in busy times. While mental health can be a challenging issue to discuss, the group highlighted the importance of being aware of one’s stress levels and finding habits or resources that help manage stress. TFP also shared a list of wellness resources for young adults. Whether it’s spending time with family and friends or pursuing hobbies, everyone needs time to recharge, and there’s never harm in asking for help.

We’re humbled to announce that The Foresight Project has kicked off its third year of programming! The Foresight Fellows of TFP’s third cohort are an inspiring, diverse group of students who are proactively preparing for their transition to college. We are continuing our partnership with the REACH program at Regis High School and currently have students from five high schools throughout NYC. In our first session on September 18, the group did a round of ice breakers before discussing the various kinds of support TFP can provide as they continue their college searches.

On May 22, we held a career panel spanning the fields of psychology, engineering, and international affairs. The students heard from Gabrielle Carson, PhD, a clinical psychologist with a private practice; Ricardo Belmontez, Senior Code Consultant and Fire Protection Engineer at Tetra Tech; and Justin Peña, Foreign Commercial Service Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. The panelists discussed their respective jobs, how they got there, and the role mentors played in their lives. It was a fun dialogue that got the students thinking about potential majors and tips for professional development.