Join the 51Ç鱨վ International Community and become a Mentor. Share your experiences with new international students or information you wish you knew when you started at 51Ç鱨վ.
Due to popular demand, applications have closed early for the Winter 2025 semester.
Mentor eligibility/requirements
- You have been at 51Ç鱨վ for at least two semesters or you were a mentee in your first semester.
- You maintain a GPA of 2.33 or above.
- You are a current student enrolled in at least one academic course in the Winter 2025 semester.
- Initiate and maintain contact with your mentees.
- Use Microsoft Teams to stay up to date with the program.
- Attending mandatory online training session:
- December 16, 2024
- Commit 5 hours/month to supporting and answering new student questions about 51Ç鱨վ and living in Vancouver.
- Offer to meet mentees in-person.
Mentor benefits
- Mentor new international students
- Get matched with new international students with common goals, similar interests and values. You will be mentoring by sharing experiences, providing social connection and important student life information.
- Community building/Networking
- Make new friends, expand your social and professional network and meet your mentees in person!
- Skill development
- Receive coaching for your professional development from various 51Ç鱨վ departments, services, and leaders of the college.
- You will also receive a certificate of completion at the end of your time within the program which you can add onto your resume and upon request a reference letter.
- *Reward System*
- We have implemented our new Reward System! With each semester as a mentor you will receive gifts with increasing value. A small thank you from us to you!
