As a Mentor you will you will be matched with a mentee and help facilitate the cultural transition from your mentees home country to life on Campus and in Canada, act as a Source of information and the “go-to-person” for you mentee, provide support and guidance to your mentee, help them become involved in community and campus events, discuss their challenges and concerns, and when necessary, refer them to appropriate departments on campus. You will be expected to make some time for your partner to get together for social activities such as going for a coffee or a movie, as well as attending organized group events for all participants.

Who can be a Mentor?

We would like to encourage students in their 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of study who are willing and eager to make a commitment to their Mentee to apply to the Mentorship Program.

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If you are interested in applying for a position as a Mentor please click on the application below and fill in the required information.

Mentor Expectations

• Make the initial contact with your mentee. This will normally take place prior to their arrival to Mount Allison University as they may have many questions about life in Sackville and at Mount Allison. You may contact your mentee via email until you have established the best form of contact (which may be by phone, text, Facebook, MSN, alternate emails, etc).
• Be available when your mentee arrives.
• Sign a tri-party confidentiality agreement with your mentor and the International Center.
• Introduce your mentee to programs and services available at Mount Allison.
• Act as the go-to-person and, when necessary, direct your mentee to appropriate departments. 
• Attend the Annual “Activities Fair” with your mentee.
• Attend a Cross-Cultural Workshop with your mentee.
• Attend at least 2 of four events organized by the mentorship program with your mentee.
• Show your mentee around campus and around Sackville.
• Meet your mentee regularly.
• Complete two mentor reports and attend 1-2 mentor meetings.
• Have Fun and make a new friend!

If you no longer wish to be a part of the program (due to conflicts in schedules, personalities, interests, etc) you must advise the Mentorship Program Coordinator immediately so that we may provide your mentor with a new mentee.

 

Mentor Resources

Mentor Guidelines (Do’s and Don’ts)

Suggested list of things to do together

Cross-Cultural Communication Tips

Resources for Specific Country Information

Student Resources