Eligibility/Qualifications:
- Full time, undergraduate student (min. rising sophomore)
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to empower others
- Intercultural skills and sensitivity
- Friendliness and excellent communication skills
- Ability to meet all program time commitments (accountability)
- Preferred: Study abroad experience or experience interacting with international students
Responsibilities:
- Assist visiting, non-degree seeking, international students with social, cultural, and academic transition and adjustment
- Help mentees connect with clubs, organizations, and other on campus resources
- Meet with your mentee(s) at least twice a month
- Communicate regularly and effectively with your mentees
- Provide feedback as needed
- Participation: at least 6-10 hours per month
- Attend mandatory mentor retreat. (retreat date is currently TBD)
- Participate in program sponsored activities and events (min 2-3/semester) as well as three mentor dinners throughout the semester
Benefits of Being a Mentor:
- Develop leadership and mentoring skills that you can apply to your future career and educational endeavors
- Engage in intercultural experiences and strengthen your cross-cultural communication skills
- Meet students from all around the world
- Letter of Reference for active mentors
- Contribute to internationalizing and diversifying our community
- Developing long lasting friendships with peers from all around the world
- Optional early move-in available
Application deadline is March 20, 2024