This is a great opportunity to<\/p>\n
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- get to know someone through a one-to-one supportive
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mentoring relationship<\/li>\n - develop your cultural awareness and learn about different traditions<\/li>\n
- attend social activities (organised by Global Community,
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other members<\/li>\n - prepare for work in diverse organisations and add to your CV<\/li>\n
- gain eligibility for the H allam Award which is recognised by employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Additional support\u00a0<\/span>
\nYou will also be allocated to a learning set \u2013 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.<\/p>\nJoin today \u2013\u00a0<\/span>visit the Culture Connect Facebook page<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
What our members say<\/span>
\nMentees<\/span>
\n‘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.’
\nJudith Khamoni from Kenya<\/em><\/p>\n‘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.’
\nKatrina Love from Britain<\/em><\/p>\nMentors<\/span>
\n‘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.’
\nBui Huynh Thi Nhat Thanh from Vietnam<\/em><\/p>\n‘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.’
\nSami Riaz from Britain<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This cross-cultural peer mentoring scheme helps new students settle into university life and meet friends from around the world. \u00a0Why 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 … Continue reading Culture Connect – Learning through sharing<\/span>