How long does it take for a mentor you've contacted to respond to you? Do having multiple request hurt or help you to obtain a mentor?

Hello Xenia, It varies by mentor as they are busy like you. However, if you contact someone and don't hear back in a couple days, suggest you contact another mentor who meets your expectations. Multiple requests won't hurt as long as you are polite but sometimes it may mean a mentor is traveling or otherwise unable to respond in your expected timeframe. Again, suggest contacting another mentor. Hope that helps.