This cross-cultural peer mentoring scheme helps new students settle into university life and meet friends from around the world.
Why you should become a mentee or mentor
This is a great opportunity to
- get to know someone through a one-to-one supportive
mentoring relationship - develop your cultural awareness and learn about different traditions
- attend social activities (organised by Global Community,
a Students’ Union Society) and regular soft skills training with
other members - prepare for work in diverse organisations and add to your CV
- gain eligibility for the H allam Award which is recognised by employers
Additional support
You will also be allocated to a learning set – a small, intimate group of mentees or mentors of different nationalities which enables you to gain a wide range of perspectives. You can discuss challenges and share helpful advice during your time on the scheme.
Join today – visit the Culture Connect Facebook page.
What our members say
Mentees
‘You get a friend who walks along with you as you get to know about life at university. I now have many friends and I feel fully integrated in the university.’
Judith Khamoni from Kenya
‘It breaks down all the fears that many people feel today due to lack of understanding of cultural differences and language barriers. It embraces these differences and you have the chance to make friends, try new things and experience a new point of view. You are always learning something.’
Katrina Love from Britain
Mentors
‘Culture Connect helps me to get friends from over the world, have fun, learn experience and improve my skills such as time management and communication skills. It makes my university journey more meaningful.’
Bui Huynh Thi Nhat Thanh from Vietnam
‘It brings together the university community because it gives British students first-hand experience of engaging with international students. The media constantly portrays international students in a negative light and Culture Connect dispels media falsehoods.’
Sami Riaz from Britain