We hope to include all class years in each ambassador group. Our fundamental goal is to connect people from different backgrounds and this includes age and class year. GAP is a learning and sharing experience for all members of the group  - the premise of your ambassador group is an equal rather than a mentor-mentee relationship.

The Columbia Mentoring Initiative (CMI) is structured as a group of first-years who share a common social identity. The groups are led by two students who share the same identity and have navigated Columbia College or SEAS.  Mentors conduct social meetings and are open to talking with students about any questions or concerns that they have.