How do I find a mentor for my gifted, AS middle schooler?

[Guest guest]

Does anyone have suggestions for finding a mature, college student with an

expertise in either science, world history(Africa & Ancient Cultures)or

geography? We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Our son excels in these fields and he would benefit socially and emotionally

from such a relationship. He often feels very isolated as his peers don't share

his passion in these fields.

Please let me know of ANY leads.

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

I know there have been a lot of negatives about Craigs list in the news lately,

but that might be one way, another way is to look on www.meetup.com. People post

their interests, when you have enough in your group, somebody will ususally

schedule a " meetup " at a coffee shop etc,. It attracts a lot of very narrow

interests, i.e. Japanese culture or such. Post that you are interested in

certain area, if you don't find anything on it already and you may be surprised

at the interest that turns up. It is a great resource. I have started groups in

meetup in my area on aspergers/autism, web design and bonsai. Free to post, but

you have to pay to organize the meetings.

Good luck,

Sue in TN

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> Does anyone have suggestions for finding a mature, college student with an

expertise in either science, world history(Africa & Ancient Cultures)or

geography? We are located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

> Our son excels in these fields and he would benefit socially and emotionally

from such a relationship. He often feels very isolated as his peers don't share

his passion in these fields.

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> Please let me know of ANY leads.

> Thanks,

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