Makenzie Cossette  

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Law and Society 

Other Major: Political Science    

makenzie.cossette@uconn.edu

I am excited to be an IMJR mentor because I think it will be so rewarding to be able to guide students who are new to the program who share similar academic interests and goals. I feel like I have learned a lot through the classes I have taken for my individualized major and I will be able to give some helpful advice about what classes to take and how to go about creating your schedule each semester. I am excited to share some of my recommendations for the best law-related courses I have taken across the different departments and help other students to thrive! 

Justin Guinta 

Expected Graduation: May 2025 

IMJR: Criminal Behavior 

Other Majors: Sociology, Psychological Sciences 

justin.guinta@uconn.edu

I want to be an IMJR Mentor to be able to provide support and resources to students like myself and demonstrate that there are so many unique opportunities within this program — all it takes is a bit of passion and hard work to achieve them. Having gone through my first three years of my undergraduate experience, I have already walked in the shoes of new mentees and would like to provide the best support possible so that new mentees are not starting completely from scratch. Being a mentor also gives mentees a person to ask questions or give career recommendations, which I view as extremely beneficial 

Medha Illindala

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Sociocultural Politics of Medicine

medha.illindala@uconn.edu

I want to be an IMJR mentor to highlight the benefits of doing an individualized major and share that the process does not need to be very complicated! Creating my own major was really fun and I am very happy with the outcome. I'm really excited to receive my diploma with a degree that's unique to me and my interests, and I want to be able to help others do the same and dive into their passions! 

Lucas Lloyd

Expected Graduation: Dec 2025

IMJR: The Science of Sales and Social Capital

lucas.lloyd@uconn.edu

The IMJR program at UConn allowed me to create a major that best suits my needs. Now, I want to help other students find and build their ideal major, guiding them through the IMJR application process smoothly and confidently!

Kevin Ly

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: International Human Resources

kevin.ly@uconn.edu

I've always had an interest in helping to guide others; I feel as though it's important to share knowledge so that everyone benefits. I've had countless mentors and people guiding me through all sorts of things, and I feel that it's only right that I return the favor

Annabel Molina

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Crime, Justice, and Youth

annabel.molina@uconn.edu

As an IMJR student myself, I understand that the process itself can seem like a lot, but in the end, I feel so excited that I am leaving UConn with a major unique to me where I got to learn so much more through my classes than I would've have as any other major.  Having a mentor would have been very helpful for me when I first learned about the program, so I am looking forward to supporting those going through the application process, making it a fun and not so stressful experience!

Alexsia Newman

Expected Graduation: May 2026

IMJR: Developmental Neuroscience

alexsia.newman@uconn.edu

When I was looking into being an individualized major, I was unsure what it was and how I could achieve my goal. I always wanted to learn about the connection between mind and body but there was no major to help me explore this. I worked to get into the IMJR univ course and my future started to make sense. I want to be able to be a helping hand for each part of the IMJR application process. An extra set of eyes on the essay and plan of study would have been helpful during the time that I applied. I also had no idea how to pick classes or find advisors. As someone who already went through this experience, I believe I can make it a less stressful process!

Mukrim Rahman

Expected Graduation: May 2026

IMJR: Behavioral and Developmental Neuroscience

mukrim.rahman@uconn.edu

I am super excited to be an IMJR Mentor as I want to be a pillar of support to those applying for the program. I understand that it may difficult to navigate class selection and the application process, therefore I want to be able to offer my advice and guide students who share similar academic and career aspirations

Lourdes Richards

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Crime, Law and Justice

lourdes.richards@uconn.edu

I chose to be a mentor to provide prospective students with the necessary information and support to create a major that fits all of their interests! As a transfer student who bounced around many different majors, I wish I had known about the IMJR program sooner. The application process can be stressful, though I hope to offer support through the entire process. Lastly, I hope to connect with and mentor more students that have similar interests in criminal justice and the legal system

Isabella Rubin

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Reproduction and Youth Health

isabella.rubin@uconn.edu

I have always known I wanted to be a doctor, but I have never known what pathway to take. When I discovered the option of completing an individualized major, I was so excited to learn how to complete it but at times it was challenging not knowing certain things. I had one friend who was an upperclassman who was also an individualized major who helped me grow and discover my major as whole. Now I want to pass along my knowledge, ideas, and experiences that an individualized major gives!

Sydney Seldon

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Sustainable Communities

Other Majors: Environmental Science and Sustainable Community Food Systems

sydney.seldon@uconn.edu

I love chatting with people (in general) and especially with those who care about cultivating communities of care centered around sustaining both people and the planet. As an IMJR Mentor, I hope to encourage and support others with similar disciplines as mine as they are transformed by their coursework, which inevitably leads to transforming their relational networks and the world around them.

Antonia Tzepos

Expected Graduation: May 2025

IMJR: Consumer Behavior

antonia.tzepos@uconn.edu

 Reflecting on my college journey, I wish I had discovered the IMJR program sooner. As a mentor, I aim to guide students toward embracing the path of an IMJR with confidence and ease. It would be my honor to support those who, like me, once struggled to find a discipline that perfectly aligned with their unique needs.