Any skilled occupation or profession is built, consciously or unconsciously, formally or informally, around mentoring. Knowledge has to be passed from generation to generation: from master to novice. In architecture, we all have mentors, some assigned to us, and others who have just wandered into our lives and made a meaningful contribution to our growth as architects. 

The mentors' practice plays a crucial role in helping interns transition from university to professional practice by imparting practical knowledge, sharing experiences, and confronting them with the realities of the industry.