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Would you like to apply for our new volunteer peer mentoring scheme called Culture Connect? It will help you to meet people from different countries, develop your cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.
Your commitment
The scheme is very flexible around your studies. You will meet your mentee/mentor a minimum of 4 times from October to April. You will receive an induction to ensure you get off to a good start, then there will be regular employability skills training and networking events to meet wider participants on the scheme. By taking part in Culture Connect, you will be eligible to apply for the prestigious Hallam Award (organised by the Students’ Union).
Would you like to apply to become a mentor (student helping)?
You will help mentees settle into university life and gain volunteering experience for your CV. Ideal candidates will be familiar with university services and will have taken part in extracurricular activities.
Would you like to apply to become a mentee (student being helped)?
You may be a new student who would like to learn about other cultures, adapt to life in Sheffield and improve your communication (and/or language skills).
You may want to discuss
Watch a video summarising the scheme
More student videos and case studies
Previous participants on the scheme described mentoring as ‘learning through sharing’ and ‘wherever you’re from, you belong. Both mentees and mentors reported improving their cultural awareness, time management and communication skills. As well as gaining volunteer experience.
Deadline to apply
The deadline is Friday 9 October at 5pm, fill out the online application form at http://go.shu.ac.uk/applycc
Find out more
Email the scheme coordinator Samantha Jane Logan at CultureConnect@shu.ac.uk
Join Sheffield Hallam’s biggest peer mentoring scheme to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and make the most of your time in Sheffield.
Make your full application today at go.shu.ac.uk/applycc
The benefits
Did you know there are students from over 100 countries at Sheffield Hallam? Joining Culture Connect is the perfect way to make friends, improve your communication skills and learn about different perspectives.
Get valuable volunteering experience for your CV and stand out to future employers. Benefit from one-to-one mentoring, a learning set, social activities and training. This will develop your intercultural skills and ability to work in diverse teams, which is important in today’s globalised workplace.
Who can join
All students are welcome to apply – from any course, level of study, faculty and nationality (UK and international). There is a formal selection process.
Mentees
Are you a new student? Need help settling into university life and Sheffield culture? Feeling homesick? Or simply want to find out about social activities to make friends and have fun?
During your first year here, you can share your aspirations and concerns with your mentor. We will match you with someone who’s been a new student and understands what it’s like to start at a new place. They may be from a different country, which is an opportunity to discuss cultural differences and broaden your knowledge of the world.
Mentors
Are you a returning student, who has adapted well to university life? Perhaps you have taken part in extracurricular activities alongside your studies?
As a mentor you will help a new student feel at home by creating a friendly environment for them to discuss their hopes and worries. You will pass on your knowledge of university services and the local area, to help them integrate into the community.
Find out more
Whether you are new to Sheffield Hallam or a returning student, if you want to know more about the International Experience Team’s main SHU GoGlobal projects, then watch these videos created by students and staff here at SHU:
Culture Connect
SHU Fest
ICE Club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyOlDuzK2cY
Global Friends
Like what you see? Then get involved and go truly global at Sheffield Hallam University.
The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience. All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. There will be regular training and social activities for all members.
Mentees
You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond.
Mentors
We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.
Watch a video made by students about Culture Connect
Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook.
The formal application and selection process will begin in mid August-September. The scheme will start in October.
Thursday 24 September
1.00pm – 4.00pm
Heartspace, level 2, Atrium
There are so many exciting projects you can get involved with at Sheffield Hallam University. To showcase these projects we are organising a SHU GoGlobal fair where you can talk to people who have taken part.
Contributors include students who have been involved with,
– Setting up a social enterprise
– Bringing TEDx to Sheffield Hallam University
– Erasmus exchanges abroad
– Campus jobs
– Balloon Kenya project
– Culture Connect
– Setting up a Students’ Union society
There will be a number of stalls and a series of talks on the day. If you are interested in getting involved as a contributor please contact Andrew Bromley at a.bromley@shu.ac.uk
For information about opportunities at Sheffield Hallam University join our SHU GoGlobal Facebook site.
The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience. All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. There will be regular training and social activities for all members.
Mentees
You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond.
Mentors
We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.
Watch a video made by students about Culture Connect
Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook. The formal application and selection process will begin in mid August-September. The scheme will start in October.
The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience. All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. There will be regular training and social activities for all members.
Mentees
You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond.
Mentors
We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV.
Watch a video made by students about Culture Connect
Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook. The formal application and selection process will begin in August-September. The scheme will start in October.
Sheffield Hallam is truly multinational, with students coming from more than 100 countries. By getting involved in SHU GoGlobal activities such as social events, trips, projects and volunteer work, all students (home and international) can meet people from around the world and enhance your cultural awareness. Nowadays intercultural skills are becoming more crucial in the workplace due to the effects of globalisation.
‘SHU GoGlobal has now gone live on the external Sheffield Hallam University website. You can view case studies, videos and information about extracurricular activities such as Culture Connect peer mentoring scheme and SHU Fest. It’s fantastic!’ Samantha Jane Logan, International Experience Team
Find out more at shu.ac.uk/global
All current UK and international students can apply to become mentors and mentees. Culture Connect is a great way to meet new people, develop cultural awareness and gain valuable experience for your CV. There will be regular training and social activities. The aim of Culture Connect is to help new students (UK and international) settle into life in the UK and have a positive university experience.
You may need help meeting new friends and adjusting to a new culture and social norms. Your mentor will help you integrate into the community and meet people from different countries, as well as introducing you to the wide network of support available at Sheffield Hallam University and beyond. We encourage students who have taken part in extracurricular activities to get involved as mentors.
This is a great opportunity to:
Register your interest, and to find out more, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CultureConnectSHU
The formal application and selection process will begin in August-September. The scheme will start in October.
