>as I transition into industry I feel that the impetus is on me to learn how to work without a mentor There are plenty of non-intern employees who have mentors

>as I transition into industry I feel that the impetus is on me to learn how to work without a mentor There are plenty of non-intern employees who have mentors, that's how we do it at where I am currently working at least. I see nothing wrong with that, there's no reason why you wouldn't have one either.